To the memory of Baron Pierre de Coubertin, founder of the International Olympics Committee.

Blériot53 Posted at 2-5 04:05
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Great shots Mr. B.    That is quite the complex.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 2-5 04:10
Great shots Mr. B.    That is quite the complex.

Thanks RDB.  Yes, lovely location on the bank of the Mayenne river.

Interesting building getting taller and taller.

Depp Posted at 2-5 05:12
Interesting building getting taller and taller.

It's the indoor swimming pool.  I guess the diving boards are at the higher end.

Blériot53 Posted at 2-5 04:12
Thanks RDB.  Yes, lovely location on the bank of the Mayenne river.

You're very welcome Mr. B.  

The Mayenne river looks like it would be an interesting place to take river cruises.

DowntownRDB Posted at 2-5 05:57
You're very welcome Mr. B.  

The Mayenne river looks like it would be an interesting place to take river cruises.

It is. We've taken a one-day cruise, out and back from Chateau Gontier with onboard dining.
Boarding here:

Blériot53 Posted at 2-5 06:14
It is. We've taken a one-day cruise, out and back from Chateau Gontier with onboard dining.
Boarding here:

Looks like a really nice set-up.  I'll have to keep that in mind when I do my swing through France.  Currently looking at spending 2-3 weeks in France.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 2-5 06:22
Looks like a really nice set-up.  I'll have to keep that in mind when I do my swing through France.  Currently looking at spending 2-3 weeks in France.

You're bound to love it

Blériot53 Posted at 2-5 06:24
You're bound to love it

I'm excited as I've mapped out what I want to see.  Now I have to decided how much time I need in each location.  My plan is to fly over commercially and then rent a car. I have a valid International Driver's Permit so I hope it is recognized in France.

DowntownRDB Posted at 2-5 06:56
I'm excited as I've mapped out what I want to see.  Now I have to decided how much time I need in each location.  My plan is to fly over commercially and then rent a car. I have a valid International Driver's Permit so I hope it is recognized in France.

Here's what I found:

If you are a temporary visitor to France (less than 90 days,) you may drive with a valid U.S. driver's license during this period only. In addition to having your U.S. driver's license, you must carry an International Driving Permit or attach a French translation to your U.S. driver's license.

Sounds like you're OK.
And they drive on the right, just like you

BUT!  Be aware of the Priorité à Droite.  Don't know what the law is in the States, but in some (random) areas of France, traffic emerging from a side street has priority over traffic coming from its left.
It's a crazy situation, and some of them just zoom out without even a glance, so be aware.

Nice shots!

Montfrooij Posted at 2-5 23:25
Nice shots!

Thanks Peter

Blériot53 Posted at 2-5 23:55
Thanks Peter

You're welcome!

Montfrooij Posted at 2-6 00:11
You're welcome!

I first saw that place about seven years ago, and we passed through again during our trip last November.

Lovely clear shots Mr B.   

DAFlys Posted at 2-6 01:38
Lovely clear shots Mr B.

Thanks David.  Re-visiting old haunts

Blériot53 Posted at 2-6 00:23
I first saw that place about seven years ago, and we passed through again during our trip last November.

Like with the boat trip?

Blériot53 Posted at 2-6 01:40
Thanks David.  Re-visiting old haunts

Was this the trawling you referred to the other day?

Montfrooij Posted at 2-6 01:44
Like with the boat trip?

No river cruise this visit

Blériot53 Posted at 2-6 01:48
No river cruise this visit

Just a drone cruise

DAFlys Posted at 2-6 01:46
Was this the trawling you referred to the other day?

  Through the archives?  Yes, that reminded me. We called through there on our way home from the November 2022 trip.

Montfrooij Posted at 2-6 01:51
Just a drone cruise

Haha, yes

Blériot53 Posted at 2-6 01:54
Haha, yes

That is nice too.

Blériot53 Posted at 2-5 07:14
Here's what I found:

If you are a temporary visitor to France (less than 90 days,) you may drive with a valid U.S. driver's license during this period only. In addition to having your U.S. driver's license, you must carry an International Driving Permit or attach a French translation to your U.S. driver's license.

Good to know my International Driver's Permit is good.  Thanks for the info.  I was not aware of Priorité à Droite so now I'm forewarned.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 2-6 03:44
Good to know my International Driver's Permit is good.  Thanks for the info.  I was not aware of Priorité à Droite so now I'm forewarned.

They honestly do not even glance to their left, the worst ones. Suicidal.  You can drive through one village, where everything is normal, then in the next village the rule applies.  At the discretion of the local mayor.  Crazy!  One village near us decided to introduce the rule - even put up warning panels at every entrance to the village.  Followed by a spate of crashes.  Add to that the little 2-stroke cars you can drive without a licence......max speed 50Kph.  Insanity.

Blériot53 Posted at 2-6 07:50
They honestly do not even glance to their left, the worst ones. Suicidal.  You can drive through one village, where everything is normal, then in the next village the rule applies.  At the discretion of the local mayor.  Crazy!  One village near us decided to introduce the rule - even put up warning panels at every entrance to the village.  Followed by a spate of crashes.  Add to that the little 2-stroke cars you can drive without a licence......max speed 50Kph.  Insanity.

That's definitely a recipe for disaster.  I need to be super cautious then.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 2-6 14:14
That's definitely a recipe for disaster.  I need to be super cautious then.

Watch out for these signs at the entry to a village....

Blériot53 Posted at 2-6 14:34
Watch out for these signs at the entry to a village....

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Thanks again for the heads up.  I shouldn't have a problem recognizing that sign.  It reminds me of a snake warning - Red touch yellow, kills a fellow. Red touch black, venom lack.  An old saying to quickly tell a venomous coral snake from a non-venomous milksnake or scarletsnake.  So since that sign has red touching yellow it should be a quick reminder for me.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 2-7 03:15
Thanks again for the heads up.  I shouldn't have a problem recognizing that sign.  It reminds me of a snake warning - Red touch yellow, kills a fellow. Red touch black, venom lack.  An old saying to quickly tell a venomous coral snake from a non-venomous milksnake or scarletsnake.  So since that sign has red touching yellow it should be a quick reminder for me.

A good reminder.  Only grass-snakes in that area though

Blériot53 Posted at 2-7 05:16
A good reminder.  Only grass-snakes in that area though

Good to know only grass snakes.  I'll study up on all the French road signs before i travel for sure.