The ancient Egyptians used turquoise in jewelry. Turquoise is greenish-blue or pale sky blue. The name means Turkish stone as it came to Europe by way of Turkey. Turquoise was mined more than 6,000 years ago in Sinai.
Coulonges is situated in the Charente (Poitou-Charentes region) in the west of France at 21 km from Angouleme, the department capital. (General information: Coulonges is 377 km from Paris).
The Cheverny Castle is one of the world famous Loire Valley Castles and is located in the Sologne, an area in the Loir-et-Cher department, 200 kilometres south of Paris and 15 kilometres from Blois. Day Trip to the Loire Valley Castles from Paris-Hotel Transfers. Two days of guided visits of the Loire Valley Castles: Castle of Amboise, the Clos Luce, LucÃ© villandry, Gardens tours, City castle Of, Chenonceau castle Of cheverny And castle Of. chambord