Monaco or Bust… Day 1

Or where it ended up a bit fishy

Our first adventure abroad in the motorhome is taking us down to the Monaco Historique and then back up again. We knew we were in good company when we came across The Benjafields Barnato Raid 2022, an invitation only event, four day dash from Leeds Castle to Monaco in historic Bentleys, taking in some pretty smart hotels and a scenic driving route. Only £3,900 per car for 2 people and having an old Bentley helps.

Taking advantage of being self-sufficient, we have become members of France Passion, so let’s see where that adventure takes us 😜. Go on Google France Passion, I dare you, but remember the rabbit hole that googling tractors led to!

To get through Northern France as quickly as possible we hopped onto the toll roads down to Troyes, hoping this will be the only time we do so. Arriving deep in Champagne country and our first overnight stop at Le Moulin d’Eguebaude. A restored 16thC mill which is now a trout farm. We are camped right next to the river, a stone’s throw from the mill.

Le Moulin d’Eguebaude
By the river
Tonight’s view

The farm breeds a salmon/trout hybrid and so tonight we will be dining on a Velouté of Salmon & Vegetables, followed by salmon quiche with a couscous salad, served with local cidre. I know we are in Champagne, but cidre it is.

Tomorrow we are heading for Pérouges, a medieval walled town, northeast of Lyon.

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