Tag: bike ride

Bikes and Brocante Day 7 … Aigues Mortes to Saint Rémy

October 14, 2023

After the excitement of arriving in Aigues Mortes, during its Fete Votive, and the sight of the bulls and horses charging through the streets, we woke early the next morning and packed the bikes again, for the ride from the village to the beautiful small town of Saint Rémy de Provence. On the ride through … More Bikes and Brocante Day 7 … Aigues Mortes to Saint Rémy

Bikes and Brocante Day 6 … Pezenas to Aigues Mortes

October 13, 2023

After a wonderful few days in Pezenas, ambling around the stunning old town, exploring the brocantes and finding some beautiful rides around the area, we had to repack the bags and load the bikes up again to start heading back towards Provence. We woke to the first really autumnal morning of the year, with the … More Bikes and Brocante Day 6 … Pezenas to Aigues Mortes

Bikes and Brocante … Day 2, Montpellier to Pezenas

October 8, 2023

We topped off the first day’s ride and train journey, with a lovely walk around the narrow and colorful streets of Montpellier, before having supper in one of the old city’s vibrant squares. I do love Montpellier, it’s always a great place to explore, with its stunning architecture, beautiful trompe l’oeils and superb artisan studios … More Bikes and Brocante … Day 2, Montpellier to Pezenas

Saddlebag of Memories… Day 16… Aigues-Mortes to Tarascon

June 14, 2023

After yesterday’s (at times frustrating) ride, we spent a perfect evening, having a slow supper, with a very lovely bottle of wine….. and ambling around the beautiful streets of Aigues-Mortes, listening to the swifts screaming down the streets, as the sun started to set We slept well, which has been a recurring theme of this … More Saddlebag of Memories… Day 16… Aigues-Mortes to Tarascon

Saddlebag of Memories… Day 15… Pézenas to Aigues-Mortes

June 13, 2023

We woke up early this morning, feeling refreshed and well rested after our day off in Pézenas. In fact we woke up so early, that we were pushing the fully laden bikes out of the apartment at 7.30am, getting a few funny looks from people, just coming out to walk their dogs. We had decided … More Saddlebag of Memories… Day 15… Pézenas to Aigues-Mortes

Saddlebag of Memories… Day 14… Day off in Pézenas

June 12, 2023

It seems really strange to say this, but today is our last day off the bikes, before the start of the last few days of cycling, back to The Luberon After arriving yesterday, we dropped everything off in the apartment and went out to explore the town, which is certainly one of our favourite little … More Saddlebag of Memories… Day 14… Day off in Pézenas

Saddlebag of Memories… Day 13… Capestang to Pezenas

June 11, 2023

Our decision to potter back to Provence, rather than trying to get there as quickly as possible was the right thing to do, as the last couple of days have been particularly lovely. Although we have still been watching the storms, we have been sensible and made sure that the rides we have planned, get … More Saddlebag of Memories… Day 13… Capestang to Pezenas