We like to explore the countryside and villages of France whilst travelling through and therefore always take our time, rarely driving for more than 4 or 5 hours each day. We achieve this by telling our satnav to avoid tolls and that takes us on a mixture of smaller motorways, major roads and minor roads. Most non-toll roads in France are wonderfully quiet and driving is a joy compared with Britain's congested motorways.
Setting off from Montreuil, we almost immediately hit one of the famous 'route barree' (road closed) signs that are so common in France. The diversion took us miles out of the way through pleasant countryside and we seemed to be the only vehicle following it - the locals obviously knew a better route.
We had intended to get to an aire in Briare but on route, south west of Orleans, we spotted a nice looking aire at Les Bordes and pulled in. Next to a small wood and lake, we had a short walk to investigate before settling in for the evening.
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