Rain

A day of rain! Not an early start either - in fact it was nearly midday before we eventually decided to move on down the road  - having to reach Mulhouse by Friday. You can't rush these things!

We left the Marne River Valley after a beautiful drive through the forest before crossing over into the Department of the Vosges. 

A large viaduct through the valley,

Neufchateau was our destination - or just a little short of there, the village Rebeuville. We parked  next to the river which was bursting its banks in places due to the amount of rain that has fallen in the past few days. All seems to be safe now with the rain having eased this afternoon. 

River in flood. 

Took a wander around this village that seems to be a residential area for the larger city of Neufchateau. 

Riding lessons in Rebeuville.

Lots of old homes have been renewed.

But some others just waiting to be loved.

This seems to be the pattern in many old French villages.