Day 13: In Pont-en-Royans - Southeast France: Mountains and Lakes - 2025 - CycleBlaze

May 26, 2025

Day 13: In Pont-en-Royans

Today while the others, that is Susan, Jacquie, Al and Scott, embarked on a more ambitious ride and Rachael went on a hike, Janos and I set out on the little loop that Susan rode yesterday and it proved to be a perfect ride for us.

Here is Janos's video for a starter.

The narrative for today is minimalistic, just captions to the pictures. 

As we leave we look back to Pont-en-Rayons from the bridge over the Bourne.
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Taking a closer look from the same spot
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We soon start climbing into the stunning countryside.
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First stop is in St. Eulalie to admire the lavoir there.
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Although the lavoir is no longer used for doing laundry, it is well preserved.
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This realistic mural on the side of the lavoir simulates a scene from earlier days, including the street it is on.
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Scott AndersonNice, clean shot. It really is much better without a thumb in the corner.
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Next stop is in St. Laurent to admire the budding plane trees in front of the church.
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What a great route!
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Quiet country roads, a delight
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A table for two
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In St. Jean it's time for a coffee break.
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They were serving a nice lunch but I saved my appetite for our evening meal and just had a drink.
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So much to see on this short ride
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Red geraniums to go with the red shutters
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Crossing the Bourne again
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Multiple bridges in St. Nazaire
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Stunning views on the home stretch
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Final panorama
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Dinner with our CycleBlazer friends topped off a fine day.

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Today's ride: 28 km (17 miles)
Total: 264 km (164 miles)

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Rachael AndersonWhat a great day with another beautiful video!
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Janos KerteszTo Rachael AndersonThank you, Rachael!
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