Cap Blanc-Nez

We continue along the coast. Our first destination is the steep cliffs of Cap Blanc-Nez, 10 kilometers west of Calais.

The 134-metre-high Cap is not only the most northerly cliff in France, but also guarantees a view of Dover. Great Britain seems close enough to touch. The speed at which the ferries cross the sea between Calais and Dover makes it clear why sailors pay respect to this area.

After all, the English Channel is the busiest shipping route in the world. Unfortunately, our original VW bike rack doesn't fit under the wooden barges (2.10 m). That's why we have to park a bit out of the way. But the short hike does us good. You can taste the salty air. "Fleur de Sel" for us free of charge, but not for nothing. A little further on we reach the beach. Again with a height restriction of 2.10, but this time with iron bars hanging from chains. The chalk cliffs are even more impressive from the seaside. Water runs out of the rocks. - We continue along the Route du Cap, passing Fort Cap Gris Nez, Batterie Todt, Audresselles... Highlight of the day: we keep crossing the route of the Trail Côte d'Opale. The participants of the marathon seem like a symbol of peace in this region characterized by former German bunkers and French forts. - From Boulogne-sur-Mer, we leave the coast to ride a few kilometers in the direction of Neslette.

At Neslette, a municipality with 85 inhabitants in the Somme department, we leave the highway to find our sleeping place at the "Aux Cygnes d'Opale" campsite, right by the lake. - Insight of the day: size can be an advantage, but it doesn't have to be! (We will think about modifying our luggage rack)