St Quentin-sur-Indrois

Day 6: Chateau Renault to Chatillon (91km)

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August 19th 2008
I decide to head out on the D46 towards Amboise, instead of the straighter looking D31. I’m soon up onto open cornfields again, battling a strong headwind. Occasionally there is some respite when the road passes through forests and hedges. The 1960s Michelin maps I am using have proved very successful. The only inaccuracies are ones that don’t matter - the occasional autoroute or TGV line, an ... 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