Rolling countryside up to Vasseroux. This afternoon felt very familiar : small irregular fields lined with oaks and messy hedgerows, unusually (for France) broken or bumpy surfaces. This could have been south west England much of the time .
Spotted this old Motobecane supporting hanging baskets.
At Vasseroux the owner of a locked bar/épicerie was preparing to open later but took pity on my plight and opened up to sell me picnic ingredients. He looked like a scary biker with his enormous fists full of heavy gothic silver rings, but he was a real gent.
On through the back lanes to Sanxay where - - disappointment! The important Gallo-romain site was closed (Monday). A real shame as I think it's one of the biggest such archaeological sites in the country.
Outside Jazeneuil another spectacular château
On the approach to Lusignan there were many fields growing a different crop. What is it? Haricot?
