Day cycling

Cycled from site in Santenay along the voie vert, which is an old railway to Nolay about 7km it was only a short distance, i found another route that took us high into the hills with some goodLes mer
Cycled from site in Santenay along the voie vert, which is an old railway to Nolay about 7km it was only a short distance, i found another route that took us high into the hills with some goodLes mer
We visited Dijon today. Amazing architecture. It was market day, and they say the best in france. Also, some of the roofs had the traditional colour tiling, which is only in this region and stunning.
Cycled to Beaune through vineyards on incredibly quiet roads. Also cycled through some lovely villages.
Chambord is the jewellery in the crown of the Loire. Magnificent building and gardens.
Cycled to Amboise today. Beautiful day, beautiful ride and a lovely town on the banks of the Loire.
Following on from yesterday's chateau, we visited chaumont today. There was an international garden festival on which had 50 different displays by different artists from all over the world.
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Dating back to the 16th century, it was known as the ladies' castle. Gifted to Diane de pointier by King Henry 11. Catherine de medici ousted Diane, and then in the 18th century, Louise Dupin tookLes mer
As we cycled along the banks of the Loire, Lynn said it looked familiar. I said no, we haven't been here before, and then when we approached Blois, it dawned on me that we had!! A few years earlier.Les mer
Spent the day in Tours today. Beautiful city on the banks of the Loire. First stop cafe for morning coffee. Couldn't resist the chocolate éclair, then at 1.30pm desperately looking for loo!!.