Madame told us that this was an hotel used by many pilgrims and there was an 'official ' stamp they got in their little books.
"Ok, we'll have that thanks."
Heaps of Chateaux through this region with miles of stone walls.
So as we were passing this one with its sheds cut into the rocks, I spied this old stone cutter. A blade was bolted to each beam and that screw on the left wound down to slice the stone. Must have been heavy work
The Mairie at Jaunay-clan ( council office)
We wanted to skirt Poitiers and pick up the bike route again just south east of it. Much prettier and none of the stress of traffic.( just further)
Montamise'
Then Nouaille Maupertuis. This was where we wanted to stop. We'd slept badly in a small bed last night so planned a short day.
😳 oops, sorry, try the next town.
Nieuil-l'espoir
😳 Desolez, full up . But at least she rang ahead and found us a Chambre 5 kms up the road.
Fabulous , best one yet, and it's only 3 o'clock anyway. Madame Poirier bought us tea in her lovely garden
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