Appéro with Absinthe
19 июня 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
We were expecting a hot day, so rolled out of Erlach fairly early. We rode along Lac de Neuchâtel, now back in the French speaking part of Switzerland, then up away from the lake through the GorgesЧитать далее
Coming Down
20 июня 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
It was a mostly downhill ride from La Cluse-et-Mijoux to Arbois, but the headwind certainly made the riding more challenging mentally. After we passed Pontarlier we were on very rural roads, andЧитать далее
Music in Dole
21 июня 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
We had a short ride from Arbois to Dole, and some of the straightest roads of the trip. The last 20 km were along a rail-trail that traced a straight line to Dole, and Holly actually put on a podcastЧитать далее
Arrival in Arcenant
22 июня 2023 г., Франция ⋅ 🌧 20 °C
We left Dole on bike trails, the EuroVelo 6 - La Loire à Vélo, and made surprisingly good time to Saint-Jean-de-Losne. There we filled up on day-old pastries, and left behind canal trails for farmЧитать далее
Foot Patrol
23 июня 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
With another hot day ahead, we set out early for a different type of adventure - on foot - around the town of Arcenant. We walked up through the town, through the 'haute côte' (~ high hill) vines,Читать далее
History and a Vertical Playground
24 июня 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Elodie had a full day planned for us on Saturday, with a tour of Beaune, an outdoor festival and a concert. We headed to Beaune in their two electric vehicles, arriving in time to enjoy the market andЧитать далее
Wine Tasting in Bourgogne
25 июня 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
We've been intentionally learning about local foods as we've pedalled around France, and Bourgogne was certainly the place to learn more about wine. Julien provided a good initial introduction, as heЧитать далее
Wine, Mustard and Crême Brulée
26 июня 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
We said our goodbyes to Elodie, Julien and the kids, with the hopes that we will see them next in the Yukon! It was great to catch up and share some fun moments together, and Claire absolutely lovedЧитать далее
Biking in Paris
27 июня 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
We spent our first day in Paris cycling around on cycle paths, separated bike lanes and at times along roadways, both paved and cobbled. From Vincennes we headed to the Seine River and biked alongЧитать далее
Catching our Breath (& Visits)
28 июня 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
It was a more low key day, starting with a big sleep in for Claire after a late night. After Claude's departure back to Savoie the previous day, we had new "roommates" - her daughter Clemence's motherЧитать далее
Jardins!
29 июня 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
We had a garden-themed day for our third day in Paris. We started out at the Jardin des Plantes, checking out the various gardens showcasing the evolution of plants. A short hop on the bus took us toЧитать далее
Montmartre
30 июня 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
In an effort to respect Claire's energy levels after another late night, we kept it simple for the day with a visit to Monmartre. We climbed up the steps toward the Sacré-Coeur Basilica with everЧитать далее
Chateau de Versailles
2 июля 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
We got an early start to join the masses at the Chateau de Versailles for the day... But our arrival in Versailles was a step up from the regular visit because we were met at the train station byЧитать далее
Wind and Tides
3 июля 2023 г., Франция ⋅ 🌬 19 °C
It was quite the change to be in Normandy, with a strong wind coming off la Manche (the English Channel) keeping temperatures cool. We strolled around Saint-Valery-en-Caux in the morning, checking outЧитать далее
Castle Hunt
4 июля 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Saint-Valery-en-Caux and the entire coast of Normandy was impacted by fighting during the Second World War. Our morning stroll took us through the historical part of town left standing after bombingЧитать далее
Ocean Swim
5 июля 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
We spent our last day in Normandy on the cliffs, at the beach and learning about the town's history. And as in the days prior, we enjoyed special times catching up with Catherine and Michel overЧитать далее
Lasts
6 июля 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
For our last day in Paris we opted for a small tour in the morning to see a few final sights prior to an afternoon packing push. Our metro ride involved the usual 'driving' of the train by Claire andЧитать далее
Au Revoir!
7 июля 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
Loaded up with two bike boxes and two large bags, we caught a van taxi to the airport, then endured a marathon of lines through check-in, security, duty-free (to spend our last € on French treats!),Читать далее




























































































































































