Coronation channel crossing
7 мая 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 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-teenЧитать далее
Tour of Tours
8 мая 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 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 villageЧитать далее
Recovery day at the Bastard Chateau
10 мая 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ⛅ 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 theЧитать далее
Perigeaux-go
11 мая 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 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 treesЧитать далее
Lascaux cave paintings
12 мая 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 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 veryЧитать далее
Sarlat-Eyrignac loop
13 мая 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 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 todayЧитать далее
Dordogne doddling
14 мая 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 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 officeЧитать далее
14 stations of Rocamadour
16 мая 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 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 chillingЧитать далее
Up the cliff to another Bellevue
17 мая 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 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 limestoneЧитать далее
Steaming along the Dordogne valley
18 мая 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 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 ofЧитать далее
Medieval meanderings
19 мая 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 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 fewЧитать далее
Jazz in Figeac
20 мая 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 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 theЧитать далее
Imp on the bridge
21 мая 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 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 aЧитать далее
Another day another river
22 мая 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 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 isЧитать далее
The long straight road north
23 мая 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ⛅ 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, littleЧитать далее
Lovely Loches
24 мая 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ⛅ 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 andЧитать далее
Headwinds to Montresor
25 мая 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ⛅ 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 midЧитать далее
Back to the Cher
26 мая 2023 г., Франция ⋅ 🌙 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. WeЧитать далее
Good year for the roses
27 мая 2023 г., Франция ⋅ 🌙 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 theirЧитать далее
Back to the lovely Loire
28 мая 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 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. ItЧитать далее
La Loire à velo
29 мая 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 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 riverЧитать далее
Au revoir, à bientôt
30 мая 2023 г., Франция ⋅ 🌬 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 ofЧитать далее



























































































































































