Splendid Chatelguyon
5 / 7 rue d'Angleterre Chatelguyon, Auvergne, 63140, France
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High on a hill stood a campsite......
... br> All this said the views were amazing – the Massif Central and the Puy de Dome in all its glory – spread out before us, with a wonderful sunset also.
BUT, apart from all of this the place was charming and the owner more than helpful! When asked about eating, he offered to add us to his party that he was cooking for, so for the amazing sum of 39E we had dinner (Mussels/Pork/Icecream/Coffee), wine and overnight camping ...
Nice lazy day
... the sights and giving my body a chance to rest. Now having additional problems with chafing so bought some more Compeed blister plasters to offer some protection.
The owner of my hotel and a couple of his friends have expressed serious misgivings about my proposed 120km route tomorrow. They think the route on a national road is too risky for a cyclist and have suggested another on quiter roads, but with much tougher climbs. It's about the same distance and ...
Mountains on the Horizon
... route, which at one point directed me up an impossibly steep gradient that also happened to display 'no entry' signs. So I ignored the computer and found my own way to the charming little Hotel St Joseph, where I got a warm welcome from the rugby-loving owner (Clermont-F just won the French championship - he told me several times :) He was wearing a C-F rugby top and asked what team I supported. When I said Wasps, he looked at my yellow ...
Getting further North now
... Clermont-Ferrand, and only came off it to go through Millau (we'd "done" the viaduct on a previous trip, now wanted to see the town). Arrived at Camping Municipal at Ceyrat, at 18.30 - had to phone for entry as the office shut at 6! 2396 miles, so 209 ...
Le Massif Central
... is another gem, with spacious pitches and the best sanitary facilities I have ever seen. Pretty murals on the wall and healthy pot plants add ambiance to the immaculately clean, HEATED facilities!
The hilltop village of Orcet is a pleasant walk from the campsite, affording wonderful views over the valley and the outskirts of Clermont-Ferrand.
And a real bonus is the weather, with beautiful sunshine and 21 degrees!
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