FranciaLa Chênelière46°41’6” N 1°55’8” W
10 maggio 2024, Francia ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
The change in housing from Bretagne to Pays de la Loire area is significant
Now cream houses with orange tiled roofs.
From a food and drink perspective - Sue has found a Boulangerie that had GlutenLeggi altro
FranciaHôtel de la Bourse46°9’29” N 1°9’24” W
11 maggio 2024, Francia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Having been here 40+ years ago interesting to see La Rochelle - Huge marina
FranciaVillars-en-Pons45°35’49” N 0°37’45” W 12 maggio 2024, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Arrived at our Home Exchange for the next 6 nights - A converted Cognac distillery with a
Saltwater Pool on the property
Looks like your liquids are taken care of. How’s weather? [Ann & Michael Hutchi]
Kathy and I hope Sue, Gerard and you enjoy the remainder of your vacation ( and the weather improves)It was great hosting you all at "Chez Kennedy Bolam" We look forward to keeping track of your blog as the tour progresses. Best regards Kath and Alan [Alan Kennedy Bolam]
Viaggiatore
Gorgeous colour….home now and just got into your blog….loving it….very cold here after 44 deg in Abu Simbel, Egypt
FranciaHôtel de la Bourse46°9’30” N 1°9’24” W
14 maggio 2024, Francia ⋅ 🌬 17 °C
Day Trip to Bordeaux
BAG -Bakery Art Gallery - Amazing Gluten Free Bakery come Art Gallery
FranciaCenon44°51’48” N 0°32’58” W FranciaAngoulême45°38’56” N 0°9’22” E 15 maggio 2024, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Day trip to Cognac, and Angoulême
Sue again found a great Gluten free restaurant/cafe for lunch “Garden”
Enjoyed the Rissotto/Salad
ViaggiatoreRight, I’m all tuned in to this app now. What a fantastic record of your travels so far. Your French must be so good now 🤗 What are the temperatures like?
FranciaOléron45°56’14” N 1°17’46” W
16 maggio 2024, Francia ⋅ 🌬 14 °C
Rather cold and breezy day - Gerald and Sue braved the walking up the lighthouse - Pauline checked out the gardens
ViaggiatoreThere was an intrepid WW2 kayaking venture initiated via submarine around there. The idea was to canoe up the Charente to the port at Bordeaux and blow up a few German ships. It worked but most of the chaps died.
FranciaConche du Pigeonnier45°37’24” N 1°2’34” W 17 maggio 2024, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Explored a few of the nearby villages going on small “D” roads and then drove to Royan.
Their Cathedral was built after the 2nd world war as the original one had been bombed.
Consecrated on 9Leggi altro
ViaggiatoreWow, it looks like a cathedral even with its modern architecture- not bad
ViaggiatoreYou’re near the Medoc wine region. They have complexity, elegance, and are often oaky. Maybe like some people you’ve come across.
FranciaDax43°42’32” N 1°3’6” W
18 maggio 2024, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Charente -Maritime area - Bordeaux - Dax
Saying goodbye to Alan & Kathy at La Chade after a great 6 day stay through Home Exchange . The weather had been a little disappointing but we are on holidayLeggi altro
Just spent a lovely half hour catching up on your travels. I now speak French! Wonderful photos and good to know all is humming along. Some beautiful sights. Laughed at the mole photo as our Ray has just returned from the Creuse (spelling?) and he sent us a picture of the mole holes in the lawn where he was staying. Stay safe and keep peddling. xx laurel [Laurel]
ViaggiatoreCaught up on your travels so far and looking forward to next postings. Safe and happy travels.
FranciaDax43°42’32” N 1°3’6” W
19 maggio 2024, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Bordeaux - Stop for GF Bread Pick Up
Dax - Local Supermarket - Sue loving the indoor tree (PomPom) and then taking a ticket in the Big Lottery - still awaiting results
So does Gerald get his own baguette? We avoided cycling the St Nazaire Bridge as it has a reputation for causing cyclists to wobble in high winds. Instead we found a little ferry at Pellerin which was free. Enjoying the photos. [Michael & Ann]