We cycled along the Loire to Blois today.
The river is delightful with plenty of birds flying around. At one point I saw both a green and black / red woodpecker in the trees as we cycled along.
We stopped at Beauagency and had a look around this pleasing Romanesque church with an old keep outside.
We switched sides of the river as the heavy traffic seemed to be funnelled into the valley. Eventually we got onto a very pleasant bike path alongside the Loire.
Our route was predominantly downhill. But we discovered the adverse nature of the prevailing wind which prevailed against us in the afternoon. It was hard work cycling into the steady head wind.
We passed an attractive chateau on the other side of the river and then we arrived at Blois.
Blois is the site of a royal chateau which looked splendid from the outside. We were too tired to go in.
A dinner with a bottle of Saumur Champigny helped to restore us.
We’re looking forward to seeing more vineyards tomorrow as we’re now entering the Loire wine area.
Julian and Beryl's camino 