slow travel France – Postcards from Provence and beyond

Day 8: From Saumur to Angers, Cycling Through the French Heatwave

June 22, 2026

Day 8 of our cycle tour from Provence to Roscoff, in France and today the heatwave really hit. We have changed our route to stay safe in the high temperatures of the latest canicule, but today cycled from Saumur to Angers, through the beautiful villages of the Loire valley. A stunning ride, with lots of stops and shade too. But brutally hot 🥵 … More Day 8: From Saumur to Angers, Cycling Through the French Heatwave

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

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

Treasure Hunting at the Grande Deballage in Pezenas

May 3, 2026

Today, was the reason we had pedalled over 300km from Provence to Pezenas; the May Grande Deballage in the town. We love Pezenas, and twice a year brocante and antiques’ traders come to the townto ste up theis atnds, filling the town with bustle, and lots of wonderful things to tempt us. In the past, … More Treasure Hunting at the Grande Deballage in Pezenas

Day 6: Slowing Down… A Market Morning and a Walk to Caux

May 2, 2026

After a rather lovely last 5 days, pedalling across the South of France, we are in the stunning medieval town of Pezenas. It’s an atmospheric little town, with elegant buildings, narrow cobbled streets, and we never tire of visiting. For the third time, we’ve arranged our visit around the Grand Deballage, where around 200 traders … More Day 6: Slowing Down… A Market Morning and a Walk to Caux

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