We’ve decided to stay an extra day in Saumur so we could see the Anjou Vélo Vintage – a big weekend festival where hundreds of of people descend on the town to take part in cycle rides of varying difficulty, the longest being 120 km.

Everyone is encouraged to turn up in vintage outfits bringing vintage bikes, if possible.  Not everyone does but many join in the sprit – there even seemed to be a large British contingent complete with plenty of old bikes & tandems.

Some of the rides were led off by a collection of four vintage cars – spot the Trabant at the back which I’m sure had trouble staying ahead of the bikes!

There was a also a big collection of stalls selling local food and wine plus vintage ‘stuff’ (got the message about the theme yet?). My favourite was the giant peanut roasting machine…….

.…… and to top it off a stage featuring some very entertaining musicians. A day well spent.