Got a Whatsapp from daughter and son in law. They have driven down through France to watch Le Tour and are currently camped on a mountain road, waiting for Les bicyclettes. It seems that there is a tradition of "Tour Loonies" riding around at silly o' clock in the mornings blasting hooters and playing loud music (no doubt after plenty of biere and vin rouge or blanc) which may explain the eejuts at the sides of the roads which we see on't telly!
Bon matin!