France
B25 “I DO”…AGAIN
We left Le Mans with a changed attitude. Till now we assiduously avoided the autoroutes (freeways) and not just because most of them are toll roads. We wanted to smell the new-mown hay, experience the flavor of the French towns and listen to the sound of our muffler as it echoed off the village walls, … Continue reading
B24 DRIVING THE TRACK AT LE MANS
We rolled into Le Mans with a plan to exercise a sublimated desire…to drive the Le Mans racetrack while the smell of hot oil and burning rubber was still fresh. This is possible because, during the rest of the year, 80% of the track is a highway and open for public use. Wearing our Aston … Continue reading
B23 MG HAVEN ON THE ATLANTIC COAST
We put Cognac behind us and pointed the MG toward Saint Jean de Monts in the Vendee region of France. This small seaside town is about 40 miles southwest of Nantes and was a destination we’d been looking forward to. It came with a price though.
B22 TASTING THE GRAPE FROM WHERE IT CAME
Our time in the Bordeaux regain was not totally spent at Beau-Sejour as compelling as that idea is. Since we were in the neighborhood we stopped at the Chateau Minvielle winery. The winery dogs had just quit nipping at our tires when a young man, wearing knee high boots, appeared at the winery door. His … Continue reading
B21 BORDEAUX – A LAND OF QUALITY VINES AND WINES
We left the land of rolling hills and limestone caves and slowly descended to the land of quality vines and wines…the Bordeaux region. Before we share with you our wonderful time in this area we have a sad announcement. Somewhere between Blois and Limoges, our trusted guide, Mlle. Collette Recalulair went off to GPS heaven. … Continue reading