Gorge-ous

Roches du Chatelet

Today, our last day here until May, we headed south on our bikes towards the Abbaye St Marguerite. Stopping off first at Aubaine.  A small unspoiled little village near Pont d'Ouche

Farm as you enter Aubaine

The other side of the farm at Aubaine

Aubaine wash house

Outside Aubaine wash house

We headed up through the woods, climbing for quite a few miles (pushing our bikes of course!) reaching Crepey by lunch time.  Most of these little villages have a picnic bench, rubbish bin and sometimes a map with suggested walking routes.  There was no mention of the Abbey in the village but we asked a lady who was sitting outside her house and she gave us directions.

On the way to the Abbey

We eventually found the Abbaye and work was clearly being done to attract visitors.  Unfortunately almost nothing could be seen from the road.  http://www.abbayestemarguerite.fr/en/AbbayeSteMargueriteEn/Welcome.html

We decided to carry on to Bouilland, and were glad we did as we passed magnificent limestone cliffs. Bouilland was unusual for a small French village.  It had a bar and a restaurant, mind you, the lady at the bar did look rather surprised to see us.

The square in Bouilland

Blossom tree.  On the way back.  But still uphill!

The valley where Pont d'Ouche is situated - after a relaxing 5 km downhill.