Ian de Fuk die
28 mai 2023, France ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Lovely to see many towns with covered squares for markets.
Pulled off the main road to check this place out.
Found a great place overnight. 😌
Troyes on Sunday 28th May
28 mai 2023, France ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
We went on the hunt for the Knight templars. A huge forest but no buildings left standing.
Troyes did not disappoint 👏. Amazing Tudor buildings with a cafe culture.
Wonderful Cathedral of SaintEn savoir plus
Over night at Taissy Thurs 25 May
25 mai 2023, France ⋅ 🌙 17 °C
Eventually found a lovely place for our over night, just by the canal. Very peaceful and a good dog walk.
Reims Thursday 25th May
25 mai 2023, France ⋅ 🌙 17 °C
Hmmm! Very busy city. After a long drive it was a bit tricky! Tried to stay but couldn't find anywhere suitable. Found a perfect spot in Taissy 10k outside. Looking forward to a good 😴 💤.
Laon Thursday 25th May
25 mai 2023, France ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
We saw the cathedral from the road and decided to stop for look. So glad we did! A medieval town high up on the only hill.
Inside the Notre Dame de Laon Adagio for strings was playing.
A KnightsEn savoir plus
Arras Thursday 25th May
25 mai 2023, France ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Went to see Hero's Square in Arras. Spectacular! Dutch architecture. Wonderful to walk round the corner to a fantastic vista. Beautiful weather. 😍
Lille is beautiful! Wednesday 24th May
24 mai 2023, France ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Parked on rue de Foch! This is a memorial statue to the Focher. Great atmosphere 👌. Just before we arrived we saw lots of Commonwealth War Graves. Must have been heavy fighting around the area.
Lille Wednesday 24th May
24 mai 2023, France ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
After a quick walk into Calais we set off to Lille. Long drive on the back roads. Parked in the center and walked into the old town. Just beautiful. Little Street cafés everywhere. Went into EgliseEn savoir plus
Exploring Calais Tuesday 23rd May
23 mai 2023, France ⋅ 🌬 13 °C
Lovely day exploring. The town hall was magnificent. Opposite was a park with a massive WWll bunker. Loved the statues of the 6 burghers. Citadel, where the English laid seige to the French in 1346.En savoir plus
Overnight in Calais Monday 22nd May
22 mai 2023, France ⋅ 🌬 13 °C
Our 1st night in 🇫🇷 France. Lovely walk on the beach to unwind. Dogs loved it. 😍 Buffet tea and camped on the sea front.
On the ferry!
22 mai 2023, Angleterre ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Just boarded a later ferry. Horrific journey down but we're on our way. I was able to enjoy a cuppa in the traffic jam.
