Orleans

When you're riding
around France and
it looks like rain,
there are places
you can go where
it's dry. Nice of them.






A merry go round
in the centre of Orleans.
Place du Martroi.









A statue of Joan of Arc,
the Maid of Orleans.






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Le Mans.

The impressive
cathedral in Le Mans.
I took this photo while
stopped at traffic lights.








The old town in Le Mans.
The Cite Plantangenet.
I didn't stay long here,
just long enough to eat
and have a look around.








Old alcoves probably
once used by traders,
now with flowers.







A musical instrument shop.









I had the old town
all to myself.
It was after 8 pm
and everyone was
at home, cooking
I guess . . .










. . . or doing whatever
French people do at night.
Ahem . . .