Bicycle ride : Valaire, Fresnes, Fougères sur Bièvre

Valaire – Fresnes

The surroundings are quite undulating here, with successions of uphill and downhill in the middle of the fields. But the road is quite easy to cycle and with little traffic. Not long after Valaire, toward Monthou-sur-Bièvre, we pass in front of an old water mill, the opportunity to stop.

Monthou-sur-Bièvre mill

Mill sails

After Ouchamps, the area has little traffic roads and stony paths. Here again, we are surrounded by fields, sometimes vines and a few slopes.

Fields and fields

Scarecrows

About 2kms after Ouchamps, we arrive at a junction without road signs for the bikes. Fortunately, we meet a lady who indicates us the right way. So we have to turn right at this junction !

Fresnes – Fougères sur Bièvre

Then, the road continues on small paths in the forest until Feings.
Just before joining this town, the rain starts falling and we just have the time to put ourselves under cover and enjoy a break. But the shower doesn’t last and we go on our route until Fougères-sur-Bièvre on a path slightly busy.

Exit of Fresnes

Town hall of Feings

Fougères sur Bièvre – Valaire

At Fougères-sur-Bièvre, we stop at the medieval castle. This one was built at the end of century XV, and it is possible to visit it. For more info : http://www.fougeressurbievre.fr/chateau.html

The medieval castle of Fougères-sur-Bièvre

We go on our route toward Sambin, by taking roads in the middle of vines, and a few woods. On our route we also meet a hairy animal, a donkey !

A donkey on the road of Sambin

At the end of the day, we’ve come full circle ! This ride has disappointed us, but this is also part of the adventure !