After our wonderful meal and a rest we felt in good form and decided to follow a cross country cycle way rather than returning more directly. Typically these way marked routes crisscrossed fairly minor roads by taking off road tracks and even more minor roads. This added to the distance travelled but took us to places impossible to reach by car and unlikely spots where walkers would venture. This added to the beauty of the experience since it had some exclusivity and tranquillity, although of course we occasionally came across other cyclists following the route. Eventually we arrived at the Chateau Trussay, which was enchanting. Its two unique towers were interesting and enigmatic. In contrast with some of the larger and brasher Chateaux, Trussay seemed to be hiding away modestly behind trees, and could only be seen from close up. The approach was also quite modest. The original front drive was roped off and a track led down the side to enter the Chateau grounds through an outbuilding which served as Ticket Office and Souvenir Shop.
It was very hot, especially for late September and we were starting to wilt. As we cycled on through Cormery decided we needed a drink, and in the next village before Seur we stopped for late afternoon refreshment at a well appointed hotel. The Citron Pressé and Biere were very welcome and the ambience of the room was memorable - one side of the room was fully mirrored. We then remounted our bikes, found the road to Seur, went northwards through the forest by the now familiar track, which soon emerged at La Haye. The polytunnels of Veronique’s farm could be seen through the trees before we came out into the early evening sunshine, which was now much more subdued than it had been earlier.
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