Rupert Parker embarks on a 7-day cycling journey along Eurovelo 3, exploring forests, farmland, and river valleys from France to Belgium.
Along the way, he discovers châteaux, cathedrals, and cobbled squares, moving at a pace that allows him to soak in the European atmosphere, aided by an E-Bike.
The EuroVelo 3, known as La Scandibérique, stretches from Norway to Spain, tracing the path of medieval travellers.
The 300km section from Chantilly, near Paris, to Thuin, in Belgium, is a captivating part of the route, with Accueil Vélo and Bienvenue Vélo accredited facilities available along the way.
Author's summary: Cycling Eurovelo 3 from France to Belgium.