And finally after a 6-kilometer bicycle ride around the communes of Fontainebleau and Avon, it was time to relax a bit and watch the beautiful sights of the Grand Canal of Fontainebleau...
The canal, 1200 metres long was built by Henry IV in the late 1500s. Between 1660 and 1664 the chief gardener of Louis XIV, André Le Nôtre, and Louis Le Vau rebuilt the gardens around the canal on a grander scale, with pathways in a geometric layout. Le Nôtre planted elm trees along the canal's parallel pathways,
The Château de Fontainebleau is visible from here...
It was quite cloudy when I reached the canal...
The sound of the water was very very soothing...
And the little yellow flowers were swaying in the breeze...
That's my bike...
A view of Les Cascades...
Indeed a great place to read a book...
Or to have a picnic...
The bird is also having a great time...
Residents of Fontainebleau enjoying the day...
I love these little yellow flowers...
Cyclists headed to Avon...
Finally, the sun is out...
Time to get romantic!
The sun is playing hide and seek...
Another family walks in...
It's so peaceful...
Statues of the Les Cascades...
The rear part of the Château de Fontainebleau...
Life along the Grand Canal...
As the sun comes out, sitting by the canal becomes quite enjoyable...
Brisk walk...
The dog keeps a watch...
With the sun shining, the canal side becomes even more beautiful...
Playing with dogs is fun...
Time for a snack...
"Mumma, look at the little duckie!"
A horse buggy at the Avenue des Cascades...
At Place Napoleon Bonaparte, I need some food now...
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