Left Montagne early as we thought we could get a petit dejeuner at the next village, which was Bellệme. Arrived before they had opened up the shops, so strolled around another lovely spot; where in the 11th century Henry II parleyed with his barons.
Bought some baguettes and croissants and also braved “La Poste” for some stamps for England. Carried on to Nogent – le –Rotrou which is a bustling market town with few redeeming features except for its own château. We booked a room at the Hotel Sully (€68) and walked uphill about a mile to La Château St. Jean. Lunched in the grounds, took photos and eventually entered the château for €3 each. The keep is very high, explaining why the Germans used it as an aircraft early warning station, in WW2. It also has a small museum dedicated to “La Perche” the area we are currently in , which means cider, cheese, wool and horses. There is an exhibition of paintings and sculpture by Paul Sauvat – rudimentary works that attempt to capture the nature of the local horses – Les Percheron.
The only restaurant that looked vaguely agreeable was “La casa Line’s, an Italian where I attempted a filet de boeuf and Jane had a bruscetta that looked like a pizza. Both OK though, but cost €42.
Barnaby at Chateau St Jean
Chateau St Jean
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