Day 13 Nevers- Bourbon Lancy. 90 kms

The easiest morning load up so far!

We had the bikes in the apartment, which saved the hassle of lugging all the panniers down lifts etc.

So easy, just walking out of the door with your laden bike, then off on our route

In the morning we made good progress along the canal path, then after a really good pizza for lunch, the route took us into the countryside, and back to the Loire a couple of times in the afternoon.

An escaped calf on the route
A more appealing river, with much less weed. Still a sandy bottom, and easy to stand; so refreshing.
Now entering the Bourgogne country, and home of Charolais cattle. (White ones!)
Every other field has cattle in. No grass left as it’s been too hot and dry
I really have enjoyed this beautiful river, and will be sad to say goodbye tomorrow.
A row of sculpted lime tree trunks, on the side of the route& river.

Following the EV 6 route has taken us through many stunning places, views, etc but it always is a longer route than the road. We passed a sign saying 30kms to a town, but the bike route was 40kms.

Example of our route in red and the main road adjacent.
A splendid display of cyclamen under a swing
A water mill; could be England
Our rather posh looking accommodation: The Grand, Fawlty Towers at Bourbon!

This hotel would have been superb 100 years ago!

It’s declined a bit since then! It took 1hr 30 mins for us to get our food, which, after a long bike ride, didn’t go down well.

When our meal came, it was very pretty, but pretty sparse. 10 mouthfuls and it was no longer there.

Not our best meal for sure, but entertaining to watch the chaos, throughout the evening .

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Sue and I are both over 60 and looking to explore the cycle routes in France

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  1. Manfred Schropp's avatar Manfred Schropp says:
    September 15, 2023 at 7:18 am

    I so enjoy your blog and the great photos you take. I am always looking forward to read about your daily adventures. In addition, for me this is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the parts of France not located along German invasion routes. 😉 It truly is a very beautiful country. As an old farm boy I particularly love seeing the countryside with the farms and fields.

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    1. Robkeene's avatar Robkeene says:
      September 15, 2023 at 9:16 am

      Glad you enjoy my posts. It’s also a good way for me to remember what happened where and when, as we’ve seen so many lovely places. Also we’ve never been to this but of France before, so interesting to view.

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