FABA Walks

Photos from our Ramble from Blaye to Saint-Martin-Laucuassade in March 2024.   6.6km Ramble - mainly flat.   A mixture of tarmac roads, roads through the Citadel some grassy tracks and the last half on a tarmac cycle track. Only a lttle shade on this walk. Points of interest - The Citadelle de Blaye, vineyards and chateau, the old railway line. Start point - Parking for the Citadelle de Blaye off Rue Pierre Semard in Blaye (33).   We had lunch in Le Petit Port, 3 Cr du Port in Blaye 33. Link to itinerary :  https://maps.app.goo.gl/iqP2pyeHWt8aFnsA8 For those who prefer paper maps follow this route on IGN Serie Bleue 1535 Blaye.

Pictures from our walk through Courpignac in March 2024. 5.9  km Ramble - Undulating but nothing very steep. Partly on forest tracks and the rest on small tarmac roads.   Some shade in the forest sections. Points of interest - The church, the forest and ponds and La Dionne. Start point - Parking for the Church in Place de l'Eglise, Courpignac, 17130 just off the D730.   Link to itinerary:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/a6reQY4EmpSpbuA36 If you enjoy using paper maps you can trace this route on IGN Serie Bleue Map 1534 Montendre.

  Photos from our March 2024 ramble in Fontaines-d'Ozillac 6 km Ramble - Gently undulating walk with nothing steep.  It is possible to lengthen this walk should you wish by looking at google or IGN maps.  This walk doesn't tend to get too wet even after a lot of rain (although there can be long grass in the field along the railway line).. A mixture of small tarmac roads and grassy tracks. Mainly in the open with no shade Points of interest - The Petite Chapelle, the church and other buildings in the village.  Start point - Parking by the Mairie in Fontaines d'Ozillac, 2 rue Saint-Laurent 17500. Link to itinerary :  https://maps.app.goo.gl/TNhKo7xGnvJSUy159 If you prefer paper maps you should be able to find the route on IGN Serie Bleue map 1533 Jonzac.