Caroline with massive Niçoise salad at dinner in Bourg-en-Bresse

DAY 5 on the bike, June 18th - Chalon-sur-Saône to Bourg-en-Bresse

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June 18th 2017
This entry by Tom. We started our day with a pretty good Kyriad hotel breakfast--scrambled eggs and bacon, in France!--and a plan to ride as far along the recreational pathway from Chalon-sur-Saône to Givry toward Mâcon as we could, then Caroline would get a pickup. It was another beautiful clear, sunny morning that would turn into a hot day sooner rather than later. We started well. The pat ... read more

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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