Our last day on the Loire was an exceptional one. It was perfect weather for cycling with clear skies and a cool breeze and we passed through several interesting places along the way. The cycle path moved away from the river, through woods, old hamlets and farmland, and there were several hilly sections which made the ride more interesting.
There were some special markets held on Bastille Day. This one was fairly typical, with lots of cheap clothes, although there was a stall selling hens, rabbits, guinea fowl etc. I wanted some fruit but there was none to be found. I could have bought a Homard lobster though or some other crustacea (still living!).
The rivers and canals in France were once the main trade routes and you can still see old boats on the Loire. Some are looked after and used for tourist trips and others are rusting away.
The last part of the trip into Nantes was along the riverside and we were glad to find a man selling ice creams. The day had been getting progressively hotter as the wind died down. We sat for a while watching the birds on the river before cycling into Nantes to find our hotel.
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Location:Rue de l'Union,Redon,France
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