Still following the twelfth-century pilgrims, on a route that was ancient even then, the Roman road. There are still impressive Gallo-Roman remains to be seen, as well as the site of various Battles of Poitiers, and the walking is easy in this flat, fertile landscape.
Day 5: Châtellerault to Dissay
Day 6: Dissay to Poitiers
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