Thanks! It was a second hand so I bought it because it was really cheap. I had an old Brooks before and everybody says Berthoud are stiffer so more painful than Brooks. But the first owner rode it a lot so it is really comfy (i'm not very demanding with saddle, though) and much more well-made.
Sounds like a great trip, also nice bike. How do you like the Gilles Berthoud saddle? I’m thinking of buying one