Cave dwellings at Les Roches-l'Eveque

Day 5: Brou to Chateau Renault (84km)

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August 18th 2008
I leave Polly and Chris asleep and get going at 9AM. I have worked out a plan to get to Vigeois by Friday which gives me a day in hand in case of rain. Today I hope to get to Chateau Renault. I cut across to the D road to Mondoubleau. It is grey, threatening rain, and I am battling against a howling headwind bowling across wide featureless cornfields. Hard going, and no company now. I pass thro ... read more

Europe » France

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more