What an impressive video, the beauty of France and the atrocities of war all in one , taking me on a emotional rollercoaster . As an American living in Germany, I am constantly aware of history , as well as being a child of war-era parents. My father landed on Utah beach 1944 and was later a prisoner of war in one of the worst prison camps (Stalag 9B) in Bad Orb Germany. May we never forget. Thank you Brian and Sue for the reality check and providing us with yet another wonderful video. By the way, I am married to a German woman ,living in Berlin. I must say, the Germans (most) have dealt with their dark past. Greetings, Jim ,
Thanks very much Jim - your father was a very brave man - it was a rollercoaster for us but we felt it was so important to visit Oradour. There are some things that should never be forgotten. I’m sure that it must be difficult for many Germans to come to terms with what happened, but you can’t be punished for the sins of your fathers 😔
Thanks for a thought-provoking episode. Whenever one of your videos pops up in my Subscriptions feed, it lightens my mood. Also thanks for the tour of the martyrs village. Those who forget history… Thanks again.
Great to see, I was literally just at the Tobacco Museum you rode past 9 days ago. I presume you guys were a few weeks back at it was roasting when we were there. Bergerac was a very lovely city, reminded me of the very best places in the UK like Salisbury and Shrewsbury which I’m sure you’ve both visited in the past. It was small enough to walk the whole thing, in contrast to Bordeaux which was horrible!! Seeing the end of the video was very sobering, I had no idea that a French town was liquidated by the SS after D Day. I visited Auschwitz in February and this was another parallel with that, it’s just impossible to process.
Thanks Graham, we were there in May, still pretty warm - we loved the old town, very compact and walkable . What happened in Oradour was so shocking and it’s important that we remember regardless of how long ago it was. Thanks for watching!
Thanks very much Dave 🙏 saw you on Bru Time talking about France - you’ll love it! Also, really loved your last instagram post about the intro - can really relate to that 😂 done it so many times ourselves! 😀👍
Wow, that burned down town you will not forget. The atrocities done 80 years ago by the SS and others are beyond comprehending. And yet the exact repeat happened on Oct 7 2023. On a brighter note, these French towns are sooo charming. What I don't really like about them is most of the hotels are old and have no lift, so you need to drag all the stuff from the bike up and down the narrow and steep stairs. Good episode. Thanks for your effort.
Thank you 🙏 the visit to Oradour was a very powerful, moving experience - it’s impossible to comprehend how these things can happen 😳. You’re right about many of the hotels in the smaller French towns - but we do like the charm! 😀👍
Could I suggest if you intend to return to Bergerac, try the Hotel de France on Gambetta, lovely hotel with pool in the rear, plenty of parking and really good breakfast, we've stayed there twice this year/
#lestweforget A harrowing experience to visit but one that everyone should try to. Two years after our visit I still remember the total calm, the lack of birs singing, and that strange feeling you get, like walking on the spirits of those massacred.. 😢
You’re so right - unless you’ve been there it’s hard to understand how it feels but it’s so important to remember what happened in that little village 😞
We enjoyed the video. The B&B certainly looked quirky, but the bike parking would have made us nervous. We spotted many French village names turned upside-down on our two day excursion into France. We were aware of the atrocities that occurred in the French village. It's hard to believe people can be so savage. It's good the French have kept it as a permanent reminder 'lest we forget'. Carol & I visited Auschwitz when we were in Poland. I still struggle to understand how the Germans perpetrated such atrocities.
Thanks Richard - saw you last video with the upside down signs! Now we know why 👍 I also visited Auschwitz many years ago and have never forgotten what it was like - it’s almost impossible to comprehend how things like that could take place 😔
I've visited this place twice, and found it a very emotional experience, it truly shows the depravity that men are capable of, one act of karma, a few days after the massacre one of the Germans in charge lost his head, in northern France. As sad as the place is, I think it's right that it's been left as was for people to see
Lovely looking place Bergerac 🏴, it was terrible what the Germans did at that time they were Animals in the war , unfortunately the world is going down the same road again with so many countries at war , we’ve not learnt from the past from the appalling atrocities made during war,
En España existe un lugar parecido, Belchite, cerca de Zaragoza, donde el ejército republicano y el fascista lucharon en una feroz batalla durante varios días en la guerra civil. Nunca se reconstruyó. La bestialidad humana siempre sorprende.
Terribly sad, those poor people. It was Das Reich Division that did it. The SS were fanatics...i visited Volary cemetry and seen there also their sheer brutality and complete inhumanity...we should never ever forget these poor people who were massacred here and they will never be forgotten.
The beer at 6:49 looks delicious 🍻
It certainly was! 🍺😀👍
What an impressive video, the beauty of France and the atrocities of war all in one , taking me on a emotional rollercoaster . As an American living in Germany, I am constantly aware of history , as well as being a child of war-era parents. My father landed on Utah beach 1944 and was later a prisoner of war in one of the worst prison camps (Stalag 9B) in Bad Orb Germany. May we never forget. Thank you Brian and Sue for the reality check and providing us with yet another wonderful video. By the way, I am married to a German woman ,living in Berlin. I must say, the Germans (most) have dealt with their dark past.
Greetings, Jim
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Thanks very much Jim - your father was a very brave man - it was a rollercoaster for us but we felt it was so important to visit Oradour. There are some things that should never be forgotten. I’m sure that it must be difficult for many Germans to come to terms with what happened, but you can’t be punished for the sins of your fathers 😔
I was not familiar with Oradour as an American. Thank you for showing it to me. Cannot imagine how horrific it must have been.
Thank you Erik, we appreciate you watching and commenting!
Thanks for a thought-provoking episode. Whenever one of your videos pops up in my Subscriptions feed, it lightens my mood. Also thanks for the tour of the martyrs village. Those who forget history… Thanks again.
Thank you Marco - we thought it was important to show what happened in Oradour - as you say, those who don’t learn from history…
Great video. But very sad too. We just don't learn from the past. As we do on the 11/ of November. We will remember them. God bless them all.
Thank you James - it is very sad and must always be remembered 😔 thanks for watching!
Another great video, thanks for sharing ❤ greetz Erwin
Thank you Erwin 🙏😀👍
For anyone interested, opposite bank from the big sign & barge embarkation is parkland & municipal camping site. I have stayed twice on biking tours.
Thank you Russ! 😀👍
Great to see, I was literally just at the Tobacco Museum you rode past 9 days ago. I presume you guys were a few weeks back at it was roasting when we were there. Bergerac was a very lovely city, reminded me of the very best places in the UK like Salisbury and Shrewsbury which I’m sure you’ve both visited in the past. It was small enough to walk the whole thing, in contrast to Bordeaux which was horrible!! Seeing the end of the video was very sobering, I had no idea that a French town was liquidated by the SS after D Day. I visited Auschwitz in February and this was another parallel with that, it’s just impossible to process.
Thanks Graham, we were there in May, still pretty warm - we loved the old town, very compact and walkable . What happened in Oradour was so shocking and it’s important that we remember regardless of how long ago it was. Thanks for watching!
Loved that folks! Great Friday night viewing. I’m looking to do France next year so I appreciate this fabulous insight. Loving your series. 👌🏍️🎥
Thanks very much Dave 🙏 saw you on Bru Time talking about France - you’ll love it! Also, really loved your last instagram post about the intro - can really relate to that 😂 done it so many times ourselves! 😀👍
Wow, that burned down town you will not forget. The atrocities done 80 years ago by the SS and others are beyond comprehending. And yet the exact repeat happened on Oct 7 2023.
On a brighter note, these French towns are sooo charming. What I don't really like about them is most of the hotels are old and have no lift, so you need to drag all the stuff from the bike up and down the narrow and steep stairs.
Good episode. Thanks for your effort.
Thank you 🙏 the visit to Oradour was a very powerful, moving experience - it’s impossible to comprehend how these things can happen 😳. You’re right about many of the hotels in the smaller French towns - but we do like the charm! 😀👍
I’ve been there a very moving place🥲🙏
It really is… we think it’s important that people see it 😔
Was there 40 years ago a nd again June 1st 2024. Can't imagine the horror of that fateful day.
It was an appalling atrocity Steven and should never be forgotten 😞
@@midlifemotorcyclediaries amen to that brother.
Could I suggest if you intend to return to Bergerac, try the Hotel de France on Gambetta, lovely hotel with pool in the rear, plenty of parking and really good breakfast, we've stayed there twice this year/
Thanks very much Ian - it’s always great to get personal recommendations! 😀👍
#lestweforget A harrowing experience to visit but one that everyone should try to. Two years after our visit I still remember the total calm, the lack of birs singing, and that strange feeling you get, like walking on the spirits of those massacred.. 😢
You’re so right - unless you’ve been there it’s hard to understand how it feels but it’s so important to remember what happened in that little village 😞
Thanks for the video and ride along
Thanks for watching Jim! 😀👍
We enjoyed the video. The B&B certainly looked quirky, but the bike parking would have made us nervous. We spotted many French village names turned upside-down on our two day excursion into France.
We were aware of the atrocities that occurred in the French village. It's hard to believe people can be so savage. It's good the French have kept it as a permanent reminder 'lest we forget'.
Carol & I visited Auschwitz when we were in Poland. I still struggle to understand how the Germans perpetrated such atrocities.
Thanks Richard - saw you last video with the upside down signs! Now we know why 👍 I also visited Auschwitz many years ago and have never forgotten what it was like - it’s almost impossible to comprehend how things like that could take place 😔
Great video. 👍
Thank you Stephen! 😀👍
I have been there, so emotional
It certainly is John - we’ll never forget it. 😔
Copy cats.
I've been everywhere you've been on this trip and I've enjoyed reliving it.
Thanks.
Thank you 🙏 great minds…! 😀👍
Whilst staying in an old cottage in Cornwall in April.....01:30hrs the tv upstairs switched itself on....... totally understand creepy lol
That is very creepy Sue 😳 think we’ll stick to modern accommodation in future! 😂😀👍
@@midlifemotorcyclediaries Totally understand! Best bit was hubby sent me upstairs to turn it off lol
Great video keep up the good work guys
Thanks very much! 😀👍
I've visited this place twice, and found it a very emotional experience, it truly shows the depravity that men are capable of, one act of karma, a few days after the massacre one of the Germans in charge lost his head, in northern France. As sad as the place is, I think it's right that it's been left as was for people to see
Thank you David - totally agree, very emotional experience but needs to be seen. There’s still many people who aren’t aware of what happened there.
And sadly there's so many people that aren't concerned about the past at all 😢they're only concerned about now
Many countries / empires have a dark past… and history should never be forgotten.. but I think the modern Germany is fantastic.
You’re absolutely right - there are dark pasts everywhere and they should be remembered. The modern Germany is completely different 👍
Just WOW!!!!!!
Thank you Christopher 🙏 😀!
🇫🇷 😎☝️
That must have been one of the worst atrocities of the war. The SS were animals.
It certainly was Brian - it’s hard to put into words how anything like that could possibly happen? It’s so important that we never forget. 😞
SS commandos were chosen from emotionally unstable "people", criminals and sadists.
Lovely looking place Bergerac 🏴, it was terrible what the Germans did at that time they were Animals in the war , unfortunately the world is going down the same road again with so many countries at war , we’ve not learnt from the past from the appalling atrocities made during war,
Thanks Martin - it is 👍 - well worth visiting! 😀👍
En España existe un lugar parecido, Belchite, cerca de Zaragoza, donde el ejército republicano y el fascista lucharon en una feroz batalla durante varios días en la guerra civil. Nunca se reconstruyó. La bestialidad humana siempre sorprende.
Nunca perdones, nunca olvides….
Another enjoyable vlog but then a very sad ending, the world should never forget the atrocities the Germans carried out in Europe.
Thank you 🙏 it is a really sad place to visit but it’s important to remember what happened there 😔
Nazis, not all Germans
@johnmooers5594 yes you’re right - Nazis!
Terribly sad, those poor people. It was Das Reich Division that did it. The SS were fanatics...i visited Volary cemetry and seen there also their sheer brutality and complete inhumanity...we should never ever forget these poor people who were massacred here and they will never be forgotten.
You’re right Phaedra - we should never forget 😞