Another fine day in France. We had a very historical ride today. Once again, we had nice weather, a little warmer at 85 degrees, but a light wind, sun and a lot of tree covered trails and roads.
Our mileage was only 25 miles. It was a "rolling rest day".
Last night, all of us sixty+ year olds spent the night in a hostel. We had private rooms (one for the men and one for the women). It was very comfortable, clean and tidy. They had good beer and coffee and a fun ambiance (cycling motif).
Our first stop was Tours Cathedral. It was built between 1170 and 1547 in the gothic style.
Next stop was Amboise. We were luck to join the locals at a huge Sunday market. We had a great lunch and picked up some fresh fruit.
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Our last stop for the day was Chenonceau Chateau. It is known as the Castle of the women because of the strong influence of women in it's history and restoration.
the grand hallway - used as a hospital during WWI
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