Crossed the Rhein from Breisach in D to Neuf Brisach in F, a new fortified town planned in 1697 by Vauban for Louis XIV to counter the Hapsburgs.
Then cycled N towards Strasbourg. Longest day so far, beginning to feel a bit fitter.
Thought that anywhere near the centre would be too expensive and explored the E suburbs. Wasted an hour, gave up and cycled towards the centre. Got a series of advices by asking locals, and eventually came to an excellent budget hotel on the equivalent of the Paris left bank - - between the island and the university. Just outside was this barge bar which opened 5 mins later:
Ate Lebanese tonight. Strasbourg S bankers are definitely slimmer then Basel N bankers. Swarming with cycles, at least 20% of which have baby pillion seats or trailers.
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