August 2006 - Pam & Sue cross France

In August, Pam Mann and her sister Sue cycled for 15 days and over 1,000 km across France from Normandy to Perpignan.  They used IGN 1:100,000 maps and worked out the route on small country roads.  Apart from some tiresome headwinds on a few days, it was a big success.  (Photos by Pam and Sue)

Departure from St Rocque in Normandy

Day 3 picnic

Chateau de Langeais

Medieval meal in Chavigny

Crossing the Vienne

Studying the map

Hotel du Centre, Vayrac

Looking out of the Gouffre de Padirac’s enormous caves near the Dordogne

Narrow lane at St Sulpice

On the Albi to Castre cycle path (nearly 50 km)

On the Canal du Midi towards Carcassonne

Arrival in Perpignan