🚴 Bikepacking Day 6: From Sunflowers to Vineyards – Châteauneuf-sur-Charente to Bordeaux (166km)
From quiet gravel roads to scenic greenways and historic wine villages—today was something special. I started in Châteauneuf-sur-Charente and followed the EuroVelo 3 south, riding on an old railway path called La Galop Chopine. Peaceful, shaded, and full of surprises like antique lampposts and sleepy stone villages.
The landscape changed—sunflower fields slowly gave way to vineyards, and I knew I was nearing Bordeaux. Before reaching the city, I passed through the legendary village of Saint-Émilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its wine and ancient limestone church.
After 166km, I arrived in Bordeaux, tired but happy, and rewarded myself with foie gras, entrecĂ´te, and a glass of red wine. Tomorrow I ride toward the Atlantic Ocean.
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Feel the rain on your skin. Keep playing games with my heart.
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