Carrouges

Alencon government building. Alice liked the skinny girl statue on the right. 

"I want to be that skinny," was her first comment.

Today we had a lot of errands to do and spent the first part of the day in Alencon, which is the seat of the local government here and that's where we go for any official business. I'm constantly amazed at how friendly and helpful all the government employees have been here. I'd heard no end of horror stories about dealing with the French government, but our experience has been fantastic.

Gatehouse to the Carrouges Chateau

On the way back to Bagnoles we stopped off in Carrouges to check out the 14th century chateau there.

 

Chateau surrounded by moat.

We only had time to walk around the grounds, but we will definitely be back to spend the day and tour the inside of the castle and the gardens.

One of the bronze sculptures on the grounds between the gatehouse and the chateau.

Alice is always making friends.