Hidden France, part one

Worked on my bike this morning and took a short ride. We're at the top of a hill so riding back home is never fun, especially considering how long it's been since I last rode a bike.

My brain is ready to work on something different for a bit. So... picspam time! I was thinking about the parts of France that the casual tourists don't see. The following photos are a bit off the beaten path, or they tie into a fun experience, or I just like them... Stories included because I like talking about France.

Part One:
( lots of photos behind the cut )