That's the place! Say hello to Phillipe from me!
Picos, northern Spain and France trip report
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I reread your post and now the penny falls. You stayed in the same place.
Indeed Philippe was very knowledgeable and helpful but I chose my own wine. A local Jura white.
As to the food one of the best dinners I have had in France….ever…
And they only have the blue Logis rating which in my mind is completely wrong. They should have the top accreditation. Cheese trolley had 50 cheeses on it. The pic is above so have a look and feast your eyes….
I think I posted a pic of the Caudalies cheese trolley a few pages ago. Or maybe that was on another thread.
It really is a great restaurant.
When we stayed we nearly baulked at the restaurant prices, especially after two weeks of big restaurant dinners, but decided it would be a one-off treat, so went for it. My sainted wife just had two courses from the a la carte menu, I went for one of the set menus. Both had foie for starters (a bigger portion for her on the a la carte than me on the menu), and the rolled chicken thing I had for main course was simply perfect. Even the amuse bouche and between-courses sorbets were memorable!
We stayed for two nights and for both nights they laid on an impressive thunderstorm for our entertainment. The second night we bought sandwiches from the supermarket up the road and fantastic cakes from the patisserie. We also had a great long walk through the vineyards, very pretty.
Bang on there with the restaurant. When I looked at the prices I thought holy shit. I went for the top menu with 5 courses which was amazing again with the little “bits” in between courses.
The rolled chicken thing was extraordinary.
Absolutely amazing and whilst expensive to me worth every penny.
….and for all the rich Laaahdun caaahnts on here I am not quoting the price but about the same as a few beers and fish and chips in a pub in Laaaahdun.
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Cheers for the report, great trip 
Thanks all. It was an amazing trip. I’ll put the routes up on my website tomorrow and then post a link
Last pic of the trip. This morning as we left Verdun area. Beautiful.
Looks a great trip . Fancy doing something similar one dayThanks all. It was an amazing trip. I’ll put the routes up on my website tomorrow and then post a link
Great trip - we got really lucky with the weather. Picos were absolutely fantastic. Thanks to Grant for putting the trip together and leading most of the way - he did a great job. Oh, and I promised Grant I wouldn't tell anyone how he needed help a couple times getting his bike (tank ?) off the side stand. So, that didn't happen OK...but maybe it did 
Great Trip Kevin!Great trip - we got really lucky with the weather. Picos were absolutely fantastic. Thanks to Grant for putting the trip together and leading most of the way - he did a great job. Oh, and I promised Grant I wouldn't tell anyone how he needed help a couple times getting his bike (tank ?) off the side stand. So, that didn't happen OK...but maybe it did
And yes, I did struggle on a couple of occasions setting the bike down on a adverse camber and couldn't for the life of me get it back up. Both Kevin and Simon had to help.
That's what you get for being an unfit executive type.Great Trip Kevin!
And yes, I did struggle on a couple of occasions setting the bike down on a adverse camber and couldn't for the life of me get it back up. Both Kevin and Simon had to help.
.Best contact the Chinese bike ambassador the Captain for a lighter alternative.
...and for those that are interested just finished editing my website with the new updates, full report, photos and the routes.
Feel free to have a look...
Still need to proof read so could be some errors....
Feel free to have a look...
Still need to proof read so could be some errors....
I was shocked...shocked I tell you, that the great engineers at BMW hadn't thought about this issue already and provided some form of assistance to help their dear customers right their beloved bikes...That's what you get for being an unfit executive type.
Best contact the Chinese bike ambassador the Captain for a lighter alternative.
Fek off all of yus….
Nice pic - especially with the ‘rifle’ showing in the top pic -
Men's legs?
BMW owners demand more...
Careful…. Or I’ll start on short legged Triumph riders….
