Malheureusement!! We were told this morning that it would not be possible to stay here another night. They have a party of 100 hopeful pilgrims arriving. So upped sticks after breakfast in the refectory and on to Chaudes-Aigues (hot waters). Beautiful drive through stunning mountainous scenery (is this getting boring for you folks) – saw eagles soaring around. Fantastic.
Soon arrived at Chaudes and quickly located a very nice place to stay – Hotel Beausejour. It has a swimming pool but unfortunately cozzies have been left at home. The town is named after a volcanic spring which emerges from the hillside at a constant 80C. The place is much visited by ancient people taking the waters – just like Harrogate. The water is slightly sulphurous and has dubious medicinal properties, although it does seem to reduce your bank balance when you step into it! Spent the day listening to the sound of worn out hip replacements creaking up the slope to the very modern and swish Spa Baths.
Did not take long to explore every nook and cranny here and there is nothing really worthwhile to mention actually. Left the Hotel at 6.30 for the usual perambulation looking for food. Our hotel had the best menu and the food surpassed expectations. Jane devoured black pudding followed by coq au vin and Tony had charcuterie followed by sea bass with risotto and parmesan. A cheese course was then offered (choose your own). We passed on the dessert course and retired – stuffed – to bed. The best meal so far in France. Even the local plonk was lovely for 8€. Very hot today 29C.
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| Only interesting view of Chaudes-Aigues ! |
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