(Backup) Day 21- Libourne to Cadouin 120 kms
Today we again made an early start after having breakfast at the hotel at 6.30 am. We were on our way by a little after 7.00 pm. I was the allocated navigation for the day and we made a good start by getting out of Libourne very quickly with no mishaps
A wine chateau
Lovely view of the Dordogne valley
...and the river
...and again near Bergerac
We saw some gypsies
And some lovely homes
...and of course the river
What about the street decorations in this town!
...and of course the river again
Home for the night in Cadouin in the Abbey
The travel through the Dordogne valley was beautiful as we traveled through wine country with many familiar names such as Saint Emilion etc
The roads were good and flat and the weather was perfect for riding being about 18 degrees
We made good timing to have a stop for a morning tea in a town on the Dordogne river
Our next stop was Bergerac for lunch where we had an omelette in a cafe overlooking the river. After lunch we struck up a conversation with a couple from York in the UK looking for a house in the region. I think they must have seen too many reality TV series on buying homes in France because they spoke no French and were completely unaware of the region .... good luck!!!
After lunch we made the final run in to Cadouin which started off with more travel along the river flats noticing we were getting out of the wine country and in to farming country
The last 11 kms in to Cadouin was more difficult as we needed to move out of the Dordogne valley and in to the valley of the river of Le Belingou. The climb of about 6 kms was about 5 pc in most sections with some lovely flat sections
At the end of a long ride this was a bit of a test but we came through with flying colours!!!
The village of Cadouin is quite beautiful with many old buildings
We are staying in the youth hostel which is located in an 11 century abbey ...
At the time of doing this blog I have befriended a Frenchman named Rene who is quite good at English and we are exchanging information about our families
All good fun!!!
Today is the second last day of my ride and was probably one of the most testing and yet most rewarding
Now for a drink and dinner
Early morning in the wine country near St Emilion
A wine chateau
Lovely view of the Dordogne valley
...and the river
...and again near Bergerac
We saw some gypsies
And some lovely homes
...and of course the river
What about the street decorations in this town!
...and of course the river again
Home for the night in Cadouin in the Abbey