Via Francigena

An ancient pilgrimage through the heart of Europe, following the 1,000 year old footsteps of Archbishop Sigeric from the Canterbury Cathedral in the north to the eternal gates or Rome

  • Day 7

    Sept 26, 2024 13.3km to Flamarens Sept 26: Auvillar to Flamarens, actual distance; 15km It rained this morning as we left and continued to rain the entire hike…

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  • Day 8

    To Lectoure, 19km Friday, Sept 27, 2024 Turns out to be 22km Forecast for today is “Rain 35% “I think that’s different than Canadian forecasts. In Canada it…

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  • Day 9

    Saturday, Sept 28 To Castelnau-sur-l’Auvignon; 23km The second last day of our hike and what could be the longest distance! Having booked all our accommodations along our planned…

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  • Day 10

    Sunday, Sept 29, 2014 To Condom; 9km Last day of hiking the trail. Destination Condom. Due to “stuff” mentioned earlier, we stayed at the Chateau des Mons, which…

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  • Tubingen, Germany

    Part 2: October 02 – 06 Visiting Stephen, Sophie, and grandchildren.

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  • Germany

    Part 2: October 02 – 06 Visiting Stephen, Sophie, and grandchildren.

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  • Italy

    Part 3: October 07 – 13 Verona, Italy. “Getting there is half the fun!?” Train fromTübingen to Munich Train from Munich to Verona over the alps of the…

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  • Belgium

    Part 4: October 14 – 17 Mons & Havre A few days in Mons, Belgium visiting with Mary, Mark, and Amelia. And a quick visit to the NATO…

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  • Paris

    Part 5: October 18 – 20 Paris & Home Going home We only spent 2 days in Paris but covered a lot of ground; we walked to Noglu…

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