cycling adventure – Postcards from Provence and beyond

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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Day 2 cycling across France: Clermont-Ferrand, Quiet Roads, and 37°C

June 16, 2026

Join us in Day 2 of our cycle ride across France, making our way from Provence to Roscoff. Today was a brutally hot day on the bikes, heading from Clermont Ferrand through the spectacular Auvergne Countryside to a peaceful camp site for the night … More Day 2 cycling across France: Clermont-Ferrand, Quiet Roads, and 37°C

Day 11: Only one bike made it home

May 8, 2026

Day 11 of our cycling adventure through southern France ended with a huge puncture just 20km from home, turning the final ride through the Luberon into one last unexpected challenge. Would we make it back in time for the rugby we had returned to see … More Day 11: Only one bike made it home

Day 10: Taking the Long Way to Beziers via the Coast

May 6, 2026

Day 10 of our cycling journey through southern France — a scenic ride from Capestang to Béziers, taking the long coastal route through seaside landscapes and along quiet roads. … More Day 10: Taking the Long Way to Beziers via the Coast

Cycling the Canal du Midi Villages – Day 9: Sunshine Ride in the South of France”

May 5, 2026

A sunny Day 9 cycling around the Canal du Midi, exploring quiet villages, peaceful backroads, and the beauty of slow travel in the south of France. … More Cycling the Canal du Midi Villages – Day 9: Sunshine Ride in the South of France”

Day 8: Riding Through Rain to a Canal Boat at Capestang

May 4, 2026

Some days, like today may not be quite what we planned, but they still turn out to be rather wonderful… even in the rain, with wet feet ! After a lovely couple of days in Pezenas, it was time to hop back on the bikes again today, to continue on to our next stop, at … More Day 8: Riding Through Rain to a Canal Boat at Capestang

Day 5: the most beautiful ride yet from Montpeyroux to Pezenas

May 1, 2026

After yesterday’s soggy ride, we found ourselves enchanted with the little village of Montpeyroux. After a warm shower, and throwing our sodden kit into the washing machine, we ambled around the village, enchanted by its peace.. Almost every house was covered in Jasmine or Honeysuckle, and the early-evening, post-rain scent was wonderfully heady… The swifts … More Day 5: the most beautiful ride yet from Montpeyroux to Pezenas

Join our bike ride: Day 4 , smiling through the rain

April 30, 2026

After yesterday’s lovely ride out, along quiet roads around Sommières, we felt rested and were looking forward to today’s cycle, which would take us across country, to the village of Montpeyroux, in the Herault. We were awake early again, and after breakfast of porridge and strawberry jam (which is a rather delicious combination), loaded everything … More Join our bike ride: Day 4 , smiling through the rain

Day 17 … We left the toughest day till last.

September 7, 2025

After all our worries following the stressful start to the trip, with the cancelled train and chaotic, diverted route in the UK, we had been a little bit anxious about the trip we had booked to get us back from Bordeaux to Aix-en-Provence. But we needn’t have been concerned, as everything went as planned, and … More Day 17 … We left the toughest day till last.

Day 16 … Wet, but happy in Bordeaux

September 5, 2025

Well, what a wonderful last 2 weeks this has been, and yesterday, we pedalled the last leg of the trip through western France, arriving in Bordeaux. We had really enjoyed our couple of days cycling along the lanes around Duras, avoiding the storms that had been a constant feature of the weather forecasts. But, on … More Day 16 … Wet, but happy in Bordeaux