This was our first camping road trip with our new canine companion. Hilda is used to riding in a car, but the five hour drive down to Langres on the back seat of our camper van had tested her patience and required several potty breaks and small walks in order to keep her motivated.
We had a late start and since the campground in the village of Langres was already closed for the night we decided to book a hotel room, which became another challenge for our dog, especially because there were other dogs in rooms nearby.
Langres is a historic town located in northeastern France, in the Haute-Marne department of the Grand Est region. It is known for its well-preserved medieval ramparts, renaissance architecture, and being the birthplace of philosopher Denis Diderot. The town sits on a promontory offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
As reluctant as Hilda is in the wild as confident is she when exploring city scapes. So we took her for a long evening walk in the old town of Langes and around the city wall to tire her out.
Day 2: Sources of Seine and Chatillon-sur-Seine
The Seine River, which flows through Paris and into the English Channel, originates from the Langres Plateau in the Côte-d'Or department, about 30 km northwest of Dijon. The official source is a spring called the *Source-Seine*, located in a park managed by the city of Paris. And Hilda managed to officially cross the mighty river several times.
Our stop for the next two days led us to the village of Chatillon sur Seine, a picturesque town in the Côte-d'Or department of eastern France, located in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. Nestled along the Seine River, it is known for its natural beauty and historical architecture. A must-visit destination for cheese enthusiasts is *La Fromagerie du Coin*, a shop offering a wide selection of local cheese, beers, ciders, meats, and other dairy items. The town is also home to the shortest river in France (or the world?). The Douix springs from a spectacular looking limestone cave and mounds into the Seine just after seventy meters.
Hilda auf grosser Tour, sie macht sich zumindest auf den Fotos sehr gut. Das mit den Pausen ist mir auch mit Timi und Loki gut bekannt, das muss jeweils einfach sein. Auf den Bildern habe ich zwei Katzen entdeckt, wie reagiert Hilda?
ReplyDeleteDazu spannende Geschichten über die Seine, bemerkenswert finde ich den Douix!
LG Werner und Loki
Hilda ist gar nicht gut mit Katzen. Hier trifft wirklich zu, dass sich die beiden Tierarten nicht vertragen würden. Den Douix hatten wir gar nicht auf dem Radar, das war eine schöne lokale Überraschung. VG SonjaM
Deleteso eine schoene Gegend und Hilda erlebt ja gleich eine Menge :-)
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