DAY 25 - BAR-LE-DUC - Rest Day (Thursday 11 May)

Bar-le-Duc - full of character

Bar-le-Duc is a lovely old French town, full of character and history. We had a relaxing rest day strolling around its streets and alleyways.

Among the features of the town are the different-coloured window shutters and the decorative street lamps

There are many historic buildings in the town, with informative signboards to tell us about them. 

Some informative signboards in Bar-le-Duc 

Many famous people have been associated with the place. Two of Napoleon's generals,  Oudinot and Exelmans, were born here. The houses where they were born are acknowledged, and there are statues of both men in prominent positions in the town. 

Two natives of Bar-le-Duc became Marshals of France under Napoleon

Joan of Arc visited Bar-le-Duc during her short life, and is remembered with a statue in town and another in the church of St Étienne. 

Joan of Arc in Bar-le-Duc 

An impressive monument commemorates the role of Bar-le-Duc natives Pierre and Ernest Michaux, who played a significant role in the early development of the bicycle. 

Bar-le-Duc remembers the father and son Michaux

While we enjoy a bit of historical contemplation, we are also happy just strolling the streets, and we spent most of our day admiring the sights of the town. 

Interesting sights in Bar-le-Duc 

Some more interesting sights in Bar-le-Duc 

Our penchant for puns was piqued by the number of bars in Bar-le-Duc. 

Bar, Bar-le-Duc

Bars, Bar-le-Duc

Pigeons behind bars, Bar-le-Duc

A lot of the windows in Bar-le-Duc have bars

After a day not doing very much,  we wandered the streets back to our accommodation, well rested for the resumption of our walk tomorrow. 

Some streets of Bar-le-Duc - perfect for wandering

Australian long-distance walker enjoying a rest on a rest day in Bar-le-Duc

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