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| We flew into Bordeaux, France with few preconceived notions of what we would find, besides good wine and challenging cycling. What we did discover was a beautiful region of France with friendly people, good food, a fascinating culture that extends back into prehistoric times...and, good wine and challenging cycling |  |
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Our first day of cycling brought us to St.Emillion from Bordeaux, where we caught a train to Bergerac. Because of a rail strike, we lucked upon the only train of the day - for free. | ||||
The vast majority of roads we cycled were narrow, very lightly travelled, country lanes. Along the Dordogne, we were frequently on high bluffs overlooking the river. A view of the Dordogne near Limeuil |
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One of several castles along the Dordogne, which was a primary dividing line between French forces to the north and English forces to the south, during the Hundred Years War. Montfort Castle, southeast of Sarlat. |
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La Roque-Gageac, on the Dordogne |
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A circular staircase in an old chateau near Beynac |
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