Euville - Neufchâteau

Another amazing day, again a bit shorter than our average. We have to overnight where we can sit this means shorter days (& occasionally longer) sometimes.

More rolling French countryside, lots of villages full of character though with few services. It’s amazing that everyone maintains a ‘town hall’ resplendent with the French flag and the flag of the European council.

We stopped at a picnic area in one man’s garden/field, set up ‘only for cycle tourists’ (we like the exclusivity! 😉). He chatted for ages and we shared apricots. As well as route info, he told us that the upside down village name signs are part of a farmers’ protest.

Heavy rain showers in the afternoon and predicted overnight, and our existing tent already wet, we are camping in a small set up tent tonight with a rest tomorrow. Time to dry out, rest the legs and get ready for the days ahead. In Neufchateau (Newcastle!).Read more