Day 8

Notice the path still at construction stage

Mileage 57 miles.  91km Total  miles 291    (465 km)  La Palmyre to Chatelaillion-Plage Surprisingly after our day off, which was a scorcher, followed by an incredibly hot night, today started with a mist or sea fret and cloudy. Much cooler for cycling though. A very quick ride round the coast to the bridge, well signed route took us north towards Rochfort. We met an English group going south and they told us about the rough path ahead followed by an older but very good path to Rochfort. Along this stretch we saw numerous storks, many nesting on pylons, a range of birds of prey and possibly an eagle. We also stopped on the rougher unfinished section and chatted with a few people. One on an electric bike, one on a hybrid, one on a recumbent and us. A fair selection of bikes.  we decided to carry on to Chatelaillion-Plage, as this would give us good options for tomorrow.  Staying in the Majestic Hotel in the centre, surrounded by Egyptian artefacts. All in readiness for their Fete over the weekend.  Signage on this whole section has been excellent, even right through Rochfort.  S