On your Bike

[old'uns]

Managed 2 outings last couple of days, now in front of fire warming up after sleet and rain.
Quick pic before going up my drive.



If only...

[NewcastleFalcon]

Is that what is known as a Staffordshire Chateau!

regards Neil

[NewcastleFalcon]

....of course its not.... but the weather looked like it could well have been a pic from the UK!

Chateau d' Amenon


Regards Neil

[old'uns]

2 chateau's within a km of my place here in French France...the one in pic is currently used as a school activities centre I think and can also be rented for holidays, with staff as well.
Just realised your pic is the one as above....info off the pic?
The other was 'supposedly' owned by Ralf Schumacher or part-owned at least. Last I heard about it was that it is a conference centre but never seen any movements in or out but it is well kept.

[NewcastleFalcon]

Just realised your pic is the one as above....info off the pic?

Nothing from the picture just a good googler

I read your post as if the rides were in the UK, sleet and snow, but there was something unusual about the building. I enjoy a decent treasure hunt so amused myself for a while to try and pin down where it was.

It did scream Chateau, so had a quick scan of images for "Chateau 72800" and out it popped!

Regards Neil

[old'uns]

Now if you can find my house i'll be really impressed!
Small hint...le port, le clos fleuri, white house, green shutters

[Timmo]

Snuck out for a quick loop of my local woods and to do some trail repairs and tree clearing this avo on the Big bike, leading a ride there this weekend so figured best check them! and topically, the bike is french too

Linky to route on Relive
https://www.relive.cc/view/e1285724879

[NewcastleFalcon]

Now if you can find my house i'll be really impressed!
Small hint...le port, le clos fleuri, white house, green shutters

I spy a Honda Beat! Edit..or maybe not could have jumped to the wrong conclusion without checking!

screenshot

Regards Neil

[Timmo]

Isn't that a 306 convertible?

[NewcastleFalcon]

Isn't that a 306 convertible?

Very probably Timmo. Didn't check too closely, just assumed as Old'uns lists a 90 Honda Beat , that is what it was.

REgards Neil

[old'uns]

A mucky Lapierre, well done for a quick jobbie.

I "think' the Pug is just up the road.?
The Beat (yellow) is on the Streetview image, hiding behind some trees / bamboo.
Look for the picnic table...

[Timmo]

The angle does make the rear lights look Very similar, from memory, the beat is quite Tiny compared to the 306?

[old'uns]

Just a tad smaller



Travel light is the watch word

[NewcastleFalcon]

Ah, I was fairly close first time round, but not exact You are closer the pont!

Like the Beat!

screenshot

REgards Neil

[Timmo]

There used to be a Sole Beat in St. Austell area middle/late 90's, a few cappuccinos, good lady was really keen on them!