Ever since we arrived in Nancy, and especially since we rushed through the Canal du Vosges, I have been longing, with a fervor bordering on desperation, to get into the mountains. My family, especially Julian will roll their eyes knowing how I am.
We have taken 4 excursions.
The first, a mainly car trip to the Lower Vosges around Waldsheim, although we did go on a circuit to see Grotte de Leon, a large cave in the hills.
A bike ride among forests and suburbs to the South East of Nancy
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| Finally we made it to the top plateau, to the mast and airfield. |
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| Freewheeling down towards Nancy |
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| River Meurthe |
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| Cycle/foot bridge River Meurthe |
A car trip with walk to Liverdun
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| Liverdun sitting on a curve in the upper Moselle before Meurthe joins it. No marina but stone quay for a few boats next to camping. A few shops and cafes in lower town. Old upper town, tourist information and walks. |
The best, a cycle ride and walking round trip from Northern Vosges La Petite Pierre, (a lively mountain town on a spectacular crag).
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| You can just make out the Castle at La Petite Pierre which is the Vosges National Park HQ |
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| Slug enjoys a toadstool - on the way up or down - I don't know. |
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| Me looking at Julian with a mixture of humour and exasperation, my usual expression with him, mainly the latter when we are in the wilds! He's not exactly Ranulph Fiennes! |
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