clocher

But down south, in French rugby's heartlands l'esprit de clocher - literally 'the spirit of the belltower' - is a thing.

We’re moving through Le Clocher, a pretty little village, as we learn that, at this stage, this is the closest Tour in history.

After brunch at Le Clocher Penché, I stopped at an even newer addition to the neighborhood, right across the street: Deux22, a clothing boutique that opened in late spring and just added a bar serving local beers, Mexican food and tequila.

I met another local blogger, Allison Van Rassel, 36, at one of those spots on St.-Joseph, Le Clocher Penché, for brunch.

Raza's 1958 creation Clocher du Village is also expected to attract tremendous interest.