France
Moments from France
Slow days in Port-Louis
After dropping off Mathilda in Lorient, we have sat in Port-Louis awaiting a weather window for our next passage. In the meantime, we have settled into routines, a mix of visiting the local shops, swimming in the sea, and boat work.
Happy birthday Solrun!
Crossed the English Channel just in time to celebrate Sólrún's birthday with a little bit of everything to eat and drink in Brest.
St Jean de Luz municipal campsite
Camp site full! Let me in.....phew!!
COL of the Download
Col de la Descarga: This is where the ore sacks used to be collected. The name literally means "unloading pass." Until the 19th century, mules brought the ore from the higher-lying mines here. It was then redistributed and transported furt…
bivouac site
Bivouac site not far from the hut (Refuge de Batère). The drinking water fountain at the hut is turned off. You can refill your water bottle for free at the hut. At the bivouac site itself, there's a small stream (on the valley side, abou…
All better.
Caffeinated and hanging out in a cute bookshop/café until the train to Strasbourg and trying to find somewhere to stay tonight
Arrived in Metz
Arrived in Metz after 70km on riverside paths and no climbs but passing what smelt like all of Europe's sewage facility. Bum is sore. Need coffee.
4.5. Thighs
It's quite nice, behind us a smaller road by the lake, cars are parked here too.
Fortifications And Surf
Coastal erosion doing it's thing. Picture quality not good.....taken through waterproof case in the rain!!
Journeys through France
- France June 2023 · Greg · 162 pebbls
- France Spain 2024 · Greg · 119 pebbls
- UK to Georgia by Bike · Simon & Lucy · 67 pebbls
- Spain France Pyrenees 2026 · Greg · 35 pebbls
- Sailing Around The World · Adam · 32 pebbls
- Pyrenees Bike & Climb · Anne · 12 pebbls
- Vanlife · Eike · 8 pebbls
- St Malo- Vienna- ...? · Lucy · 7 pebbls
- to Tuscany by bike · Yael Zekaria · 5 pebbls
- Camino De Santiago · Julia & James · 5 pebbls
- The History of the Sea · saeunn · 4 pebbls
- Ireland 2023 · Andy · 4 pebbls
Route ideas in France
- Atlantic Coast Route – EuroVelo 1 · The Atlantic Coast Route, also known as EuroVelo 1, takes cyclists on an incredible journey along the western edge of Europe. Stretching from the Arctic landscapes of Norway to the…
- Dordogne River Canoe Trail · The Dordogne River Canoe Trail is a stunning multi-day paddling route through one of France’s most picturesque regions. Spanning approximately 80 miles, the trail winds through serene landscapes, dramatic cliffs,…
- EuroVelo 6 - France to Romania · The EuroVelo 6 is a legendary cycling route spanning over 2,000 miles, from the Atlantic coast of France to the Black Sea in Romania. This section, through France, Switzerland, and…
- The GR20 · The GR20 is often regarded as Europe’s toughest long-distance hiking trail, running 112 miles from Calenzana in the north to Conca in the south of Corsica. This iconic route traverses…
- The Haute Route · The Haute Route is an iconic high-altitude trek through the French and Swiss Alps, connecting Mont Blanc in Chamonix to the Matterhorn in Zermatt. This challenging route offers breathtaking views…
- The Loire Valley · The Loire Valley Cycling Route, also known as the “Loire à Vélo,” is a picturesque journey through the heart of France’s most iconic wine and chateau region. This tranquil route…
- The Rhine Route - EuroVelo 15 · The Rhine Cycle Route, also known as EuroVelo 15, follows the majestic Rhine River from its source in the Swiss Alps to its mouth in the North Sea. This scenic…
- Tour du Mont Blanc · The Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) is one of the world’s most renowned hiking routes, circling the Mont Blanc massif through France, Italy, and Switzerland. Spanning roughly 110 miles, this…
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