The walk through the champagne vines today was arguably the most beautiful of the trip to date. Even the section … Continue reading Stage 22 Wednesday 15 Oct: Reims to Verzy (20km/12.5m)

We opted for a rest day to explore Reims today, hopping on a bus and heading to the Notre Dame … Continue reading Rest day Tuesday 14 Oct: Reims

Back to the trail today for another pleasant walk under grey skies. We left a much busier Berry au Bac … Continue reading Stage 21 Monday 13 Oct: Berry au Bac to Merfy (19.5km/12.2m)

Today we headed about 50km south to the Aisne-Marne Cemetery and Memorial, located at Belleau Woods. The brochure states that … Continue reading Rest Day Sunday 12 Oct: Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial

Another perfect walking weather day today. Unfortunately Lynn was unwell today so stayed home but Hans was back on deck … Continue reading Stage 19b/20 Saturday 11 Oct: Neuville sur Ailette to Berry au Bac (22km/13.7m)

Another pleasant hike today with perfect walking weather. Lynn & Hans took today off as Hans was unwell overnight so … Continue reading Stage 19 Friday 10 Oct: Laon to Neuville sur Ailette (19km/11.8m)

Our guide book says… Resist any temptation to skip the uphill climb at stage end into medieval Laon, because is … Continue reading Stage 18b Thursday 9 Oct: Saint-Nicolas-aux-Bois to Laon (20km/12.5m)

A more interesting walk today… along the St Quentin canal east from Tergnier for about 5km, then through some towns … Continue reading Stage 18 Wednesday 8 Oct: Tergnier to Saint-Nicolas-aux-Bois (20km/12.5m)

First, happy birthday Lynn! We moved house today, shifting from Peronne to our next gite in Chaillevois, about 20 minutes … Continue reading Stage 17 Tuesday 7 Oct: Seraucourt-le-Grand to Tergnier (18.8kms/11.7m)

We decided that we needed a break from vast fields of sugar beets, forest paths and tiny towns with no … Continue reading Stage 16 Monday 6 Oct: Trefcon to Oestres (21kms/13m)