The Idiot is continuing his 600-kilometer circumnavigation of Paris on the GR1 long-distance hiking trail and — as he trekked from Fontainebleau to Crécy-la-Chapelle southeast of the French capital — is strolling through countryside featuring enchanting forests, inviting chateaux and majestic medieval churches.
Although this is the region of Brie cheese, he still hasn’t seen a cow.
Here’s what you missed.
The Idiot kicked off his August ‘24 hike on the GR1 at the chateau in Fontainebleau southeast of Paris.
The Idiot followed the familiar GR white-over-red trail markings through the dense Fontainebleau forest.
The Idiot crossed the Seine River in Bois-le-Rois.
The Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame in Melun dates from the 11th century.
The Seine River in Melun is more inviting than the Seine in Paris.
The Idiot had a conversation with a garden sculpture on the way out of Melun.
The Idiot enjoyed the tree-lined passage (thanks to Napoleon) approaching the Vaux-le-Vicomte chateau near Melun.
The GR1 took The Idiot past the classical Vaux-le-Vicomte chateau where construction began in 1656.
The Idiot dropped into the Vaux-le-Vicomte chateau.
These sunflowers near the Vaux-le-Vicomte chateau were a reflection of the weather on August 17.
The Idiot adored this restored medieval chateau in Blandy-les-Tours.
The Idiot marveled at the green countryside near Fontenay-Trésigny.
The Saint-Martin church in Fontenay-Trésigny was built between the 15th and 16th centuries.
This rich French earth in the Seine-and-Marne region of France is indirectly responsible for Brie cheese and scores of different crops.
A shady forest path is a welcomed treat at the end of a warm summer afternoon on August 22.
The church in Dammartin-sur-Tigeaux dates from the 11th century.
The Idiot ended his last lunch on the GR1 this month with a serving of locally produced creamy Brie cheese, right? Nope, he opted for a Poire Belle Helene sweet treat.
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