Pathernay to Thouars

May 27, 2023

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We had a nice breakfast with some good coffee and the best croissants yet. They tasted so good I might have eaten one or two more than was prudent for the length of ride we had today.

Our host had offered to wash our clothes last night but at breakfast they were still being dried. By the time we would have liked to leave we were still waiting for the drier to finish. By the time we got them packed and the bike loaded it was 11:30. A much later start that I like but as we had lots of daylight it was not a problem.

Today we followed the Velo Francette, a long designated bike route. Being on the bike route meant many quiet roads and some dedicated bike paths. The road surface varied widely from smooth pavement to loose gravel but as usual the scenery was spectacular, the roads where quiet and the towns small.

First car we had passed all day and this was after about and hours riding

The bridge across the river Theot in Geourge

We had some good luck today. As I was calling a lunch break Maddie had checked out the up coming town and found a restaurant that said it was open. We happily skipped the day old bread we were carrying and road on the the restaurant. We had a great lunch in a quiet town square under the umbrellas.

My desert, Caramel ice cream on brioche bread that melted in your mouth.

Our after noon was spent on more cycle path with lots of small rolling hills. The hills added up to considerable more than Komoot had warned us about so by the time we arrived at Thoueras the last very steep hill to get up to the town seemed like hard work.

Reminds me of Ireland with grass growing down the middle of the paved road.

We checked into yet another beautiful B&B this time run by and English woman who offered to book us into a restaurant in the church square. She said it would be busy tonight as Monday is a public holiday and there are lots of people in town.

Our room, maybe should have moved the yellow bags, they spoil the look somewhat.

On our walk to the restaurant we noticed the town was a bit down on its luck with lots of shops closed and the ones that remained in use struggling. It was a pretty town but felt a bit warn around the edges.

Today's ride: 41 miles (66 km)
Total: 170 miles (274 km)

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