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  • timandjacky ukFrance, Spring 2024Viajero
    Montréal-du-Gers is the first of the Gers bastides founded in 1255
    Plenty of cafés around the small village squareSome lovely houses along the side streetsThe couverts accommodate shops, cafés and tourist information centresHalf timbered houses a plentySmall parking area for visitors with motorhomes close to the village

    Montréal, Gers

    16 de mayo de 2024, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

    We had a lunch stop in the Beau Village of Montréal and a look around the village. Montréal is the first Gascon bastide founded in 1255. The village derives its name from Mont-Royal (a country house located on a rocky outcrop). It has a beautiful central square with arcades and half timbered houses.Leer más

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  • timandjacky ukFrance, Spring 2024Viajero
    Eauze has a very compact medieval centre, with small square
    Nice restaurant in the centre by the cathedralThe cathedral (with fire station attached) has a commanding positionView of cathedral from the MairieMusée Archéologique du Trésors houses treasure collection incl.28000 silver coins found locallyMany narrow streets in the centreXIc. St.Jacques Church part of Hospital that welcomed Pilgrims on route to SantiagoDedicated motorhome parking and service point close to historic town centre

    Éauze, Gers

    16–17 may. 2024, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C

    Our park up for the night is in Éauze (the capital of Armagnac in the province of Gascony).
    In 1985 a hoard of Gallo-Roman treasure was unearthed in the town, made up of 28,054 coins and around 50 jewels and precious objects dating from the 3rd century AD.Leer más

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  • timandjacky ukFrance, Spring 2024Viajero
    Larresingle the smallest fortified villages in France. .
    Main gateway to the village and one of a few cafés within the village wallsWe noticed a couple of the houses inside the wals were for saleThe village is tiny with narrow pathsAnother cafeBeautiful medieval buildingsPleasant paths around the churchGardens and paths beautifully keptChâteau with hexagonal towerVillage well and main entranceForest information centreEven has a book shop with an English books section

    Larressingle, Gers

    17 de mayo de 2024, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

    This morning we visited the tiny Beau Village of Larressingle which raises its ramparts in the middle of vineyards. It has the remains of a castle, the former home of the Bishops' of Condom.
    The village is part of the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela; we saw alot of pilgrims en route today.Leer más

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  • timandjacky ukFrance, Spring 2024Viajero
    View of the Garonne, from the village. Motorhome parkup is near the bridge
    Passed some lovely houses on the walk up to the villageLots of half timbered housesHalle aux grains d'Auvillar, a circular grain market in the village squareInside of the circular halle aux grains d'AuvillarThe village is a stopover on the Santiago de Compostela and plenty of accommodation for pilgrimsLovely narrow streetsÉglise Saint-Pierre d'AuvillarInside of the church is beautifulTaking a few minutes to enjoy the surroundingsStatue stands over the church squareBell tower is eye-catching with its turretsThe bell tower partially collapsed in 1794, but is still impressiveThe bell tower is an amazing gateway into the old village centreNiska loves exploring smells and sounds of the villageHalf timbered houses with coverts surround the village centreBridge next to the parkup is lit up at nightParkup for the night at the port just below the village

    Auvillar, Tarn-et-Garonne

    17–18 may. 2024, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

    We finished our travelling for the day at the Beau Village of Auvillar where we are staying the night at the foot of the village by the suspension bridge which lit up beautifully at night.
    We had a very steep walk from our parkup into the heart of this truly beautiful place. So much interesting history and so many well preserved buildings and structures.Leer más

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  • timandjacky ukFrance, Spring 2024Viajero
    Walking the ramparts
    Main entrance to the village at the top of a steep roadVillage square with marrket hall under the MairieBelfrey with lunar clock, overlooks the pretty squareShops and houses around the squareHalf timbered restaurant with red bricks, typical of the areaThe belfry towerThe not so pretty concrete water tower was built in 1955, the first time running water was availablePretty streets run around the villageLots of flowers and planting on the housesAmazing views from the rampart walkRampart walk goes all around the beau villageSmall shrine to our lady of lourdes on the rampartsRampart walk was very prettyMotorhome parking is below (200 steps up) the rocky outcrop the ancient village sits onView of the aire and sevice point (on right)

    Tournon d'Agenais, Lot-et-Garonne

    18–19 may. 2024, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

    Wending our way slowly north we have moved into Lot-et-Garonne where we are staying in another Beau Village at Tournon d'Agenais; a royal bastide overlooking the green Boudouyssou valley.
    Our aire which is provided free is at the foot of the town. We didn't mind a steep walk to the historic part of town; it was worth it!
    We enjoyed exploring the town and finishing off with a walk around the ramparts.
    We were accompanied by lovely weather today.    Leer más

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  • timandjacky ukFrance, Spring 2024Viajero
    Ready to explore the town and ready for the weather ( had a lot of rain today)
    Paroisse Notre-Dame de Capelou on the walk into the townA couple of the 7 towers the town is famous forPretty towers wherever you lookMain commerce street into the town, was quiet maybe due to the weatherAnother tower, this time on the hospitalMedieval market square and covered hall is impressivePretty views whilst walking around the streetLight coloured stone, is very typically from the dordogne areaPlenty of flowers and greeneryCobbled streets and half timbered housesScary marionettes for sale in one shopNiska enjoyed exploring the market hallShops and restaurants around the town squareLots of very impressive buildings in the townMotorhome parkup had everything we needed and was free

    Belvès, Dordogne

    19–20 may. 2024, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C

    We are in the Dordogne today, staying in the Beau Village of Belvès.
    We've had alot of heavy rain today and we wondered if we'd get to explore the town, then at about 4pm the rain stopped and the sun came out so we were immediately out making up for lost time (though its nice to just relax in the motorhome occasionally!).
    This is another truly beautiful place, steeped in history and very well preserved. It's the sort of place you can imagine living in (I say that about alot of the places we visit 😉).
    Our aire is free with free services.    Leer más

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  • timandjacky ukFrance, Spring 2024Viajero
    The beau village has 3 entrance gates, this one just wide enough for a small car
    The village is built around a Château on a hillside promontory...... overlooking the confluence of the Dordogne and Vézère rivers.The haute (Upper) village has larger housesChurch, dedicated to Sainte Catherine, the patron Saint of boatmen.Large house near the church reportedly used as a brothel in medieval times and during ww2Another view of the churchNarrow streets with entrance gates to the villageHalf timbered houses. The village has been very sympathetically restoredAnother one of the entrance gatesMiddle part of the village was mainly used for commerceLooking back up the main streetOne of the village hotelsLots of pretty houses, beautifully restored in Dordogne stonePretty cottage perched on the edge of a cliff...... with views over a knot gardenNarrow streets wind down to the river

    Limeuil, Dordogne

    20 de mayo de 2024, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C

    We spent the morning in the Beau Village of Limeuil, another absolutely beautiful place with a steep climb up to the historic part of the village. Beautiful winding streets with well restored historic houses and public buildings adorned with flowers in full bloom. We love visiting places like this. There were alot of people out and about today, this being a public holiday in France (whit monday). We had nice weather to enjoy exploring.Leer más

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  • timandjacky ukFrance, Spring 2024Viajero
    The village is on a short (15km, 9.4mile) canal which made a lovely evening walk
    The towpath runs between the canal and the banks of the Dordogne riverDordogne river on right. Canal on leftThe Dordogne river seems quite high and is fast flowing.Ducks enjoying an evening waddleSome very old houses along the river bankWe had a pleasant evening walk down the canal towpathVery pretty basin half way down the canal walk, with boat mooredThe Henri Gonthier jig moored in the basinNiska spotted something interesting on the walk (probably a duck)Niska also spotted rabbits. We saw loads of them along the towpath and surrounding fieldsFree motorhome parkup in the village, has all services (water, electric chargeable) except bins.

    Saint Capraise de Lalinde, Dordogne

    20–21 may. 2024, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C

    Our stopover is at the village aire in Saint Capraise de Lalinde. We are a stone's throw from the canal which runs alongside the Dordogne river. We had a lovely evening walk along the canal bank and a chat with a very nice elderly local lady who by chance had a pocket full of dog biscuits ......someone was delighted!
    Our aire is provided free once again; we are very grateful to the communities who extend such a warm welcome to travelling visitors.    Leer más

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  • timandjacky ukFrance, Spring 2024Viajero
    We found a nice riverside walk from the parkup to the village
    Quiet stop next to a picnic spot with table tennis, parkour course and small park on the river bankViews of Château de Beauśejour just over the riverThe river Isle, 158 miles longThe river was very fast flowing especially over the nearby weirThe village has a pretty church and boulangerie along with plenty of hair dressers and beauty salonsView of the bridge from the picnic placeMotorhome parkup, about 5 minute walk from the village centre. All services available in the village

    Saint Léon sur L'Isle, Dordogne

    21–22 may. 2024, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

    We started our day with a drive to Bergerac to replenish our food supplies then a stopover at Sourzac for lunch. We might have stayed at Sourzac but the parkup was on quite a slope and even the ramps weren't going to be enough to stop things rolling off the table!
    So onwards to Saint Léon sur L'Isle where we are parked up next to the river L'Isle. We had a very nice riverside walk then a loop into the town. Niska hasn't been able to resist water on this holiday so she got very wet.....again!    Leer más

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  • timandjacky ukFrance, Spring 2024Viajero
    Waiting for the Olympic Flame to arrive in Perigueux
    The river Isle, in the centre of Perigueux cityPerigueux Cathedral looks amazing with all of its domesWe spotted a strange porch ornament on our walkPerigueux Cathedral has an imposing position over the riverL'Eschif, a toll bridge lookout built in 1347 is close to two bridges over the Isle riverStart of the Olympic flame procession, lots of gendarmes (Police) were aroundWaiting to relay the flame as it gets closerLots of entertainment from the sponsorsTransfer of the flame for the next part of the relayOnward with the flame around perigueuxAfter an hour being relayed and travelling around perigueuxHuge crowd turned out in the rain, which cleared just before the flame reached its stopThe flame was transfered to the cauldron for display in the center of perigueux to much cheeringThe French Olympic teamThe flame is transferred again for safe keeping overnightThe motorhome parkup in the middle of perigueux next to the river2Parkup had all services and was free. An ideal spot to visit the city

    Périgueux - The 2024 Olympic flame

    22–23 may. 2024, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

    Today we've driven a short distance to the city of Périgueux where the Olympic torch relay is going through this evening.
    Our aire is around a 10 minute walk from the beautiful cathedral and the area around Place Tourny where the torch will reach its final destination for the day.
    There were hundreds of people out on the streets, lots of security and lots of entertainment. It was great to watch the procession and be a part of the celebrations. We had the chance to walk through some of the very historic streets near the cathedral aswell.
    Niska had a kip in the motorhome while we were out (I wouldn't say keeping guard because she'd be a terrible guard dog....too easily bribed with a biscuit!).    Leer más

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  • timandjacky ukFrance, Spring 2024Viajero
    Outside the Mairie
    Place de la Mairie, location of the Saturday marketEglise De VerteillacMerlaud, an aladins cave of treasures. You can get anything here from bread to washing machinesView from the MairieHotel du Perigord, now a private residence. A family favourite restaurant from the pastLooking back up the main street2Village Boulangerie and a great place for patisseriesView from the motorhome parkupBrand new aire opened last month, free parking in centre of the villageHas all the services, water and electric via a €1 token

    Verteillac, Dordogne

    23–24 may. 2024, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

    We are in Verteillac today, a place we are very familiar with so it's been nice to reacquaint ourselves. A favourite restaurant Hotel Pèrigord is now a private residence and there is a new boulangerie.
    Our aire is brand new too, just us staying here tonight, and provided free by the community.    Leer más

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  • timandjacky ukFrance, Spring 2024Viajero
    Mareuil Château, unchanged for the last 30 years, except the ladder which has been removed
    Parked up near the graveyard1A beautiful resting placeMareuil Château main entranceRoad into the village"Timy" Supermarket has had a make over, now a SparL'Olive Noire, restaurant looked closed down but hard to tell at this time of yearThe Mairie, a grand building near the churchMareuil church, overlooking the villageChez Mia, a favourite restaurant1Road down to the Château

    Mareuil-sur-Belle, Dordogne

    24 de mayo de 2024, Francia ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C

    Today we visited a place very close to our hearts. Mareuil-sur-Belle, home in retirement and final resting place of my parents; so full of very many happy memories. After a visit to the cemetery we parked up at the chateau and had a walk around the village, much of it unchanged. We always enjoy revisiting the place that my mum and dad were so happy in.Leer más

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  • timandjacky ukFrance, Spring 2024Viajero
    Nice half timbered houses in one of the town squares
    Saint Leonard churchMuseum of Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac, famous physicist and chemist from the townPlenty of narrow winding streetsMagnificent church bell towerChurch is huge for such a small townMedieval streets and tall buildingsSome very impressive houses over shops and storesSome very large houses in the town centreThe Ancienne Halle, also outdoor markets on two days/weekThe medieval town is very compact on top of a hillSome pretty gardensChurch bell tower from the motorhome parkupMotorhome aire and parkup for the night. Free, with all the services. Great views over the valley

    Saint Léonard de Noblat, Haut Vienne

    26–27 may. 2024, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

    We wre staying tonight in St. Léonard de Noblat which is on a hill above the river Vienne. The town is one of the UNESCO world heritage sites connected with the routes to Santiago de Compostela. The town is full of ancient dwellings and winding streets.
    Our aire which is provided free by the community has lovely views across the valley.    Leer más

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  • timandjacky ukFrance, Spring 2024Viajero
    The motorhome aire in the small ex-mining town is situated next to a lake with a pleasant walk
    The lake has small beach (dogs not allowed)Vieux Bourg a small hamlet on the walk, has a pretty churchLake is very pleasant to walk around in the eveningSmall stream feeds into the lakeLooking across the lakeSome geeseFree motorhome aire with all the services and nearby boulangerie, a pleasant stop for the night

    Saint Éloy les Mines, Puy-de-Dôme

    27–28 may. 2024, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C

    We have had a picturesque drive through winding forests today, it makes for a slow drive but worth it. We had a lunch stop at Aubusson with an unfeasibly narrow and steep drive into the town.
    Our night stop is at Saint Éloy les Mines, there isn't a great deal here but the aire is very nice and next to a lake. Once again its free with all services free too. We had a lovely w:alk around the lake this evening.Leer más

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  • timandjacky ukFrance, Spring 2024Viajero
    The tiny village has some amazingly grand houses overlooking the river Allier
    The 13th century village church is very prettyViews from top road, over the riverThe river was running very fastThere is a very large beautiful 12th century Château above the villageThe village prides itself with its flowers and tidy gardensLots of topiary was in evidence wherever we lookedOne of the Château 5 towers is visible from the villageLarge house stands at the village entranceView down the main streetThe village was very quiet, and reminded us of the cotswoldsPretty and well kept gardensThe village is known for its "parc floral" a Jardin Remarquable. It was closing so we didn't visitManaged a quick peak at part of the gardenAnother one of the village housesThere is a brocante (junk/antique) shop which also doubles as baguette shop in the centreWe could see part of the garden from the parkupFree overnight parkup, just on village edge. Very quiet, without any services

    Apremont sur Allier, Cher

    28–29 may. 2024, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C

    We are staying in an amazing Beau Village today at Apremont sur Allier, one of the most beautiful places we have visited. Its quite tiny but every property, garden and public space is so immaculately kept and the heady scent of flowers is everywhere. It's understandably a popular tourist destination but when we ventured out again in the evening we were the only ones around, it's quite a magical place. It's just us staying in the motorhome spot, it's very peaceful!Leer más

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  • timandjacky ukFrance, Spring 2024Viajero
    Main entrance gateway to the village
    The village main street leads up to the remains of the Château fortThe village water pump and main streetLots of pretty houses near the ChâteauThe Château overlooks the lower village and surrounding countrysideViews of the village and viaduct from the ChâteauThe visitors entrance to the Château when openLower village had a fast flowing stream running through itNiska loves water and wanted a good lookHotel and restaurant in the middle of the lower village with the Château aboveWeir and mill building in the villageView from the village bridgeView of the Château from the bridgeRomanesque church of Druyes-les-Belles-FontainesCave of the hermit who helped drain the surround marshes 1500 years agoVillage pond next to an outdoor cafe and play areaWalk between the pond and stream, with views of village and ChâteauMotorhome parkup, next to the upper village entrance. Night stop and all service free

    Druyes les Belles Fontaines, Yonne

    29–30 may. 2024, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

    Today we are staying at Druyes les Belles Fontaines known for its historic monuments including the ruins of the Chateau, the city gate and its Romanesque Church, its also a very pretty village. Thank you to Karl and Lisa who inspired us to visit this lovely place, its always nice to get recommendations from fellow motorhomers!
    We are parked up by the chateau for the night in this lovely location.    Leer más

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  • timandjacky ukFrance, Spring 2024Viajero
    The marina is a short distance from the small village of Dienville. It has been a very wet afternoon
    The marina is located on smallest of the 3 large lakes in the forêt d'OrientPlenty of info boards.There are lots of leisure facilities around the marina, including the beach and picnic shelterThe department is very proud of the rivers (including the Seine) and lakes in the areaNice water feature near the beach, looks down towards the Dienville ChurchThe marina had a number of large boatsThe marina building has a nautical look and caters for all tastes with several restaurantsThe free motorhome aire at the marina was busy. Water and electric available for a small cost.

    Port Dienville, Aube

    30–31 may. 2024, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

    We are staying in the Aube department today at the marina in Dienville. Its a really nice location and there's alot to do at the marina . We might have to make a return visit because we've had very heavy rain today which forced us to retreat to the motorhome!Leer más

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  • timandjacky ukFrance, Spring 2024Viajero
    The Aire was full (2 places) so we parked at an alternative place near the petanque pitch
    The river Marne. The village is on the "Canal latéral à la Marne" and the riverView of the village church in distance over the canalAnother view of the church1When a space became available we moved to the official aire next to the canalVery pleasant parkup for the eveningThe village has a pretty church, and several older grand buildingsHalf timbered houses with very straight timber seem to characterise the areaLooking down towards the aire and canal bridge

    Pogny, Marne

    31 may.–1 jun. 2024, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

    We had another walk around the marina after breakfast .
    Our stopover today is in Pogny in the Marne department. We have a beautiful spot to park right adjacent to the canal. There's not alot in the village but plenty of walking opportunities which we took full advantage of. After a rainy start to the day we had lovely sunshine all afternoon and evening.Leer más

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  • timandjacky ukFrance, Spring 2024Viajero
    The Aire would be brilliant in nicer weather with individual bays and picnic tables
    Nice circular walk from the aire1Niska enjoying exploring the track, despite the damp and grey skies"La Val de Serre" track runs down a converted railway line for 16km, it was a pleasant walkChurch of Chéry-lès-Rozoy, a tiny village on the walk1Pretty views on the way back to the aireThe free aire has 4 separate pitches with picnic tables, all the services (free) , bins

    Rozoy sur Serre, Aisne

    1–2 jun. 2024, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

    We are staying in Rozoy sur Serre today. It's been very grey and wet but there is a great walk directly from our aire along a former railway line and it takes alot more than poor weather to keep us indoors! We had a lovely walk, most of it off lead for Niska which she loves.
    We are very well provided for on this free village aire, all 4 places are occupied.    Leer más

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  • timandjacky ukFrance, Spring 2024Viajero
    Parfondeval is a small beau village with a fortified church
    The church of St. Medard is a fortified church with the towers dating from 16th centuryThe porch of the church is very impressiveWith beautiful stained glass windowsThe spiral staircase lead up to a shelter roomThe shelter room and adjoining room on the 1st floor was occupied by the priestThe inside of the church was absolutely stunningly beautifulThere are around 60 fortified churches in this region of franceLots of brick/timber houses in the villageBrick replaced the traditional mud and timber building materialsCollection of farming equipment from bygone years interested NiskaThe village lavoire (wash house) has been retained as a tiny museumVarious items are in display in the lavoire known as the parliament of womenThe village has a traditional centre with Marie and pond

    Parfondeval, Aisne

    2 de junio de 2024, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

    We started our day with a visit to the Beau Village of Parfondeval, possibly one of the most interesting villages we have visited in terms of its retained history. Saint-Médard Church was absolutely beautiful having undergone numerous restorations over the centuries.
    The beautifully restored lavoire (wash house) known as the 'Parliament of Women" made us smile!    Leer más

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  • timandjacky ukFrance, Spring 2024Viajero
    1Nice walk around a huge park, which surrounds the motorhome aire
    Niska loved the afternoon walk in the forest behind the parkupNiska cautiously made a new friend in the parkUnusual duck house modelled on the local ChâteauThe lake at the centre of the park, offers fishing, boating and swimmingThe Petite Château ( larger one is just up the road) on the edge of the park near the aireMotorhome aire on edge of park and forestAire has all the services and plenty of space for 5 motorhomes

    Le Nouvion-en-Thiérache, Aisne

    2–3 jun. 2024, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

    Our park up at Le Nouvion-en-Thiérache is on the edge of a park surrounded by a forest, a very lovely spot which we stayed at in 2017 (though we only recalled that when we arrived here!).
    There were lots of families enjoying the space today including us and we did alot of walking.Leer más

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  • timandjacky ukFrance, Spring 2024Viajero
    The parkup for tonight was next to a windmill very close to the Belgium border
    Fantastic closeup views of the windmillThe village has a Mairie (townhall) of huge proportionsThe church in the center of the village can be seen from miles aroundVillage high street with front of the MairieThe Mairie dates from the 16th centuary, the posters at the Base are for the upcoming EU electionsView of the windmill from across one of the village stadiumsZoomed in view of the windmillSome geese and goslings that joined us for lunchThe free motorhome parkup, is quiet in the evening and has waste bins. Service stop is 800m away

    Hondschoote, Nord

    3–4 jun. 2024, Francia ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

    We driven our longest distance in France on this trip today. Heading north east to our stopover very close to the Belgian border. This area of France is largely agricultural and the main routes are quite industrial and not particularly inspiring. The latter part of the journey after a lunch stop was off the main route and much more interesting.
    Hondschoote, where we are staying has a beautiful church and Mairie in the centre and we had a nice walk around. Our aire is by a sports stadium and an historic windmill. Just us here tonight, it's peaceful.    Leer más

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