Our bedroom is 265 years old!

After our Paris adventure we made our way to Beaujolais- the French countryside. Here we stayed at Contiki's very own French chateau which was 265 years old. The rooms here were not the greatest- the beds creaked with every single slight movement. Literally if u moved a leg the creak could be heard from the next corridor. The chateau itself was very dirty too- I don't feel cleaning was done up to standard, and you felt dirty as soon as you exited the showers. Might I add both the bathroom and toilets were unisex. But, in saying that- I was on Contiki, I wasn't expecting 5 star quality. Sure, when I heard it was run by Contiki staff I assumed it would be one of the cleaner and better placed but alas that is just life. 

The actual grounds of the chateau were unbelievable. Green was seen all over. Vineyards everywhere you looked and a massive pool was on the grounds. I didn't use the pool as summer has just ended and France seems to get a bit colder the second seasons change, but it was still beautiful. 

After our first night we were told we could have a picnic and were handed maps. That trek was one to remember. We were told it was a "slight incline" on the way and "some rocky roads" so to wear suitable shoes. I'm pretty sure we were just a step below rock climbing. The slight incline was probably a massive incline and the rocks were all the way. I felt I was climbing up a cliff. Once we arrived to the picnic spot though it was all worth it! I'm so glad they didn't tell us how difficult the hour walk prior would be otherwise I'm not too sure I would've done it- and I honestly don't regret it at all. 

After a bit the chateau did get a bit boring as it was literally in the middle of nowhere and there wasn't much to do so we were all very happy once 7:30am came and it was time to leave. 

Which is where I am now, on a bus for Barcelona. Where we shall eat tapas and drink sangria. But not their tap water. I have to keep reminding myself that if I don't want to get some water bug flu and die. Cannot wait to get to Barcelona. 

I shall keep you all updated more in a bit when I access some more wifi and more events have occurred.

Until next time,

Xox

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