With its roots in the Middle Ages, Mehun-sur-Yèvre is known as one of the “Most beautiful detours of France”, and is famous for its history with Joan of Arc. A walk through the cobbled streets of this quaint town brought us the arresting sight of the Venetian Carnival, a two day festival where the participants parade through the town adorned in ever more elaborate masks and gowns.
The procession eventually made its way to the majestic ruins of the castle of King Charles VII, and it was here, on a gloriously sunny Sunday, that I managed to capture most, if not all, of the participants…
Mr Mum: The 'joy' of a stay-at-home dad 
The costumes are all over the place, as far as periods go. You have a perfect 1750s couple and a plague doctor from the 1300s. And some seem be in a place all their own. I love it!
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I had no idea to be honest, it was only when I mentioned your comment to my partner this morning that she agreed with you – she could have told me! My daughter loved the plague doctor, she called him ‘Monsieur Perroquet’ (Mr Parrot, I’m assuming due to the long ‘beak’).
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