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Day 7: Rest Day in Saumur & Changing Course as the Heatwave Hits

June 21, 2026

A day off the bikes today, on our ride from Provence to Roscoff. With the danger to
Life heat warnings, we have replanned our onward trip, experiencing the frustration of booking bikes on trains and have spent today exploring Saumur, finding out more about its past, and its fascinating WW2 history too. An evening with the Fete de la Musique and on again tomorrow … More Day 7: Rest Day in Saumur & Changing Course as the Heatwave Hits

Day 5 cycling Provence to Roscoff; A Gentle Ride and a Weather Warning

June 19, 2026

A slightly shorter day on the bikes, through rolling countryside, and a peaceful afternoon by the river, giving us a chance to recharge. But with a red heat warning issued for the days ahead, our journey from Provence to Roscoff is about to take an unexpected turn as we rethink our plans and put safety first. … More Day 5 cycling Provence to Roscoff; A Gentle Ride and a Weather Warning

Day 4: Beating the Heat Through the Indre to Lunch in the Brenne

June 18, 2026

Join us on day 4 of our cycle tour from Provence to Roscoff, with a very early start to beat the heat. Pedalling through the beautiful villages of the Indre, on our way to the Brenne National Park, stopping for a welcome and delightful lunch in a small village café. 4 days of pedalling and 379km ridden so far. … More Day 4: Beating the Heat Through the Indre to Lunch in the Brenne

Provence to Roscoff by bike – Day 3: Hérisson and the Heart of France in a Canicule

June 17, 2026

Day 3 of our cycle ride from Provence to Roscoff took us through the medieval streets of Hérisson and across the geographical centre of France, in the high temperature of a canicule. Between shaded river valleys, quiet country roads, and the symbolic milestone at the heart of the country, it was a day defined by heat, yet reinforced the simple pleasure of moving slowly through France by bicycle.
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The Secret Rose Garden Hidden in Provence

May 26, 2026

Tucked among the dry, sunbaked hills of Provence, Les Jardins de l’Abbaye de Valsaintes feel like a secret discovered by accident. At Valsaintes we visit an unexpected rose garden, blooming in the middle of the rugged Provençal landscape. Fragrant pathways, climbing roses, and quiet abbey views and a natural spirituality make it one of the region’s most magical hidden corners. … More The Secret Rose Garden Hidden in Provence

Join our bike ride :Day 3 Exploring the Gard and finding Orchids

April 29, 2026

In the great scheme of things, Pezenas isn’t really very far from Provence, so we had always planned to have a day off, on the way across, and Sommières seemed to be the perfect place for it. It’s a beautiful little town on the River Vidourle, with a castle, wonderful cobbled streets, and a fantastic … More Join our bike ride :Day 3 Exploring the Gard and finding Orchids

Join our bike Ride: Day 2, Beaucaire to Sommieres

April 28, 2026

After a glorious evening on the boat we had rented for the night,  watching the sunset along the Rhone-Sete Canal, at Beaucaire, we woke this morning to grey skies. They weren’t enough to dull our spirits, and after a slow morning, enjoying coffee on the ‘poop-deck’, watching the day start around us, we loaded everything … More Join our bike Ride: Day 2, Beaucaire to Sommieres