Coronation channel crossing
2023年5月7日, フランス ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
So, after a long ride to Portsmouth we caught the 10.45 pm ferry to Caen. There was a Coronation Disco in the bar and a carboard cutout of Charles in the vestibule... we watched a hoard of pre-teenもっと詳しく
Tour of Tours
2023年5月8日, フランス ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Awoke to the sound of the Marseillaise blasting out. Later found out its a national holiday on 8th may in France to mark victory in Europe day, when the Germans surrendered in WW2. Every wee villageもっと詳しく
Recovery day at the Bastard Chateau
2023年5月10日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Yesterday was best forgotten. We tried to set off southbound but it had rained so much we were stuck in a quagmire on our pitch and in a wheelspinning mess. The campsite boss tried to pull us off theもっと詳しく
Perigeaux-go
2023年5月11日, フランス ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
With one eye on the threatening sky we gamely pedalled off to Perigeaux, via one of the many voie vert bike routes. The heavens opened after a bit and we took shelter for half an hour under the treesもっと詳しく
Lascaux cave paintings
2023年5月12日, フランス ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Off pitch early as we had a timed entry to the Lascaux cave paintings. Just as well Ian booked as there were no spaces left when we got there and they were turning folk away. Very modern, so veryもっと詳しく
Sarlat-Eyrignac loop
2023年5月13日, フランス ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Off we set on the bikes to Sarlat for the Saturday market. Last time here 30 years ago when Erin was 4 weeks old and the boys both had chickenpox. Don't remember much from then, but the market todayもっと詳しく
Dordogne doddling
2023年5月14日, フランス ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Weather finally on the up. Set off on the bikes after breakfast with a dual mission today. A chateau and some gardens, about 10 miles away. Both involved a stiff climb to even get to the ticket officeもっと詳しく
14 stations of Rocamadour
2023年5月16日, フランス ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Yesterday was a moving on day. Not far, and still hugging the Dordogne, but it gave us a chance to catch up with shopping, planning and washing . We don't do it often, but spent the afternoon chillingもっと詳しく
Up the cliff to another Bellevue
2023年5月17日, フランス ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Slept in today, not sure why. Woken up by barking dogs. Set off a little later than planned on a hike the campsite owner had recommended.
Out along the river, then scrambling up under the limestoneもっと詳しく
Steaming along the Dordogne valley
2023年5月18日, フランス ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Waking up to a Baltic but clear morning that needed the heat on in the van to get us up out of bed. Lunch packed we pedalled off to a nearby medieval town Martel 6 miles away up a long hill. Part ofもっと詳しく
Medieval meanderings
2023年5月19日, フランス ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
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 fewもっと詳しく
Jazz in Figeac
2023年5月20日, フランス ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
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 theもっと詳しく
Imp on the bridge
2023年5月21日, フランス ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
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 aもっと詳しく
Another day another river
2023年5月22日, フランス ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
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 isもっと詳しく
The long straight road north
2023年5月23日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
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, littleもっと詳しく
Lovely Loches
2023年5月24日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
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 andもっと詳しく
Headwinds to Montresor
2023年5月25日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
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 midもっと詳しく
Back to the Cher
2023年5月26日, フランス ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
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. Weもっと詳しく
Good year for the roses
2023年5月27日, フランス ⋅ 🌙 21 °C
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 theirもっと詳しく
Back to the lovely Loire
2023年5月28日, フランス ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
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. Itもっと詳しく
La Loire à velo
2023年5月29日, フランス ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
We are camped less than a mile from Chenonceaux , a really big tourist draw , but we have resisted the temptation all week. Guidebooks say you can't see the chateau from the road. All along the riverもっと詳しく
Au revoir, à bientôt
2023年5月30日, フランス ⋅ 🌬 17 °C
Packed up for the final time and left our tranquil spot by the Chèr river. Decided to use the péage motorways for the last push north, which was smooth, quiet and fast. Still a little twinge ofもっと詳しく



























































































































































