Medieval meanderings
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Packing up from the banks of the Dordogne we saw our first canoeists powering by. Looks like it's going to be a busy weekend on the river...
We had a short journey to Figeac. A place that gets a fewLeggi altro
Packing up from the banks of the Dordogne we saw our first canoeists powering by. Looks like it's going to be a busy weekend on the river...
We had a short journey to Figeac. A place that gets a fewLeggi altro
We had explored the town yesterday. The tourist office told us there would be jazz in the market in the morning so we had to go and take in both. And what a great morning we had. The market was theLeggi altro
Set off in the rain headed for Cahors. Another medieval / gallo/ Roman town. It was the old capital of Quercy.
We pitched up, had lunch , and then cycled into town as the rain stopped.
Picked up aLeggi altro
We left the Lot behind us this morning and started the journey north. We crossed the Dordogne along the way, and are now settled in for the evening by the Dronne. The nearest town to the campsite isLeggi altro
Another long drive today. Some of the straightest roads we have ever driven. Miles and miles and miles of them. We figured they must be Roman. They didn't waste time on bends. Easy driving, littleLeggi altro
Up early to ride to Loches. The market was on this morning, and we know from experience these markets pack up and go without trace on the strike of 12. We had a great ride through rolling farmland andLeggi altro
Set off today on the bikes to visit a chateau about 3 miles away but, just to make it interesting, Ian added in a 20 mile extra loop. The first half was like riding through the prairies of the midLeggi altro
A short hop this morning , with a quick shop and arrived at a site next to Chenonceau. Everyone here would be visiting the chateau, but we have both seen it. We have other destinations on our list. WeLeggi altro
Up and away on the bikes to a village about 10 miles away. Chédigny. We had spotted they were having an annual rose festival. And what an event. People marching about with 6 ft roses on theirLeggi altro
Picnic made. Off on the bikes again. Amboise is on the banks of the Loire so we left the Cher behind and headed there for the Sunday market. Seems everyone in the district turned out for this one. ItLeggi altro