Took a taxi to Gare de l’ Est with plenty of time to spare for our TGV train to Strasbourg although our seats were on the top deck of the train so a bit of a haul for our bags.   Good spot for viewing.  Had to settle for beers rather than champagne with our pringles.  Very nice way to travel beats planes for these sorts of distances.

Quick change over required for our regional train from Strasbourg.  Made it with little to spare as had to go into main station to find our next platform.  A lot of cyclists with their bikes in special racks on the train. Took the local community bus to our hotel about 10 to 15 minutes out of town.  The lady driver was very helpful.

After getting settled walked into town and looked around.  People everywhere.  Bought some old style macaroons and nougat.

Went back to the hotel and met our route manager, Matthieu.  Then went to Le Bistro des Saveurs, a Michelin star restaurant for an interesting meal, quite different from the Ledbury.   More rustic but throughly enjoyed.