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
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
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
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
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
Over the last 10 days, we’ve chanced on some wonderful Chambres D’Hotes, and last night was no different. We had decided to stay just north of Agen, after crossing The Lot river, finding a peaceful little chateau that offered rooms and a swimming pool. It was an incredible place, that has been in the same … More Saddlebag of Memories… Day 10 … Lacenne to Toulouse
Over 30 years ago, when we first visited the Luberon, we took to our bikes, cycling the back-roads to explore the beautiful, historic villages, and we remember riding over an old bridge across the Calavon river, below Bonnieux, when we were making our way to Roussillon. What we didn’t realise at the time, was that … More Exploring the History
This week has flown by, to the extent that it feels as if someone has been playing with time. Whereas last week the days slipped comfortably by, these last 7 days have hurtled past, with so much going on that it’s been hard to keep up. It’s felt as if I’ve stumbled my way through, … More A Day out in Arles
Over the last week, the days have slipped comfortably past, with enough going on to keep me busy, whilst Andy has been away, fitting in lots of chores around the more enjoyable aspects of life here. In many ways, it’s been a bit of a bizarre week, especially when it comes to the weather. Over … More All the seasons in a week, in Provence
Anyone who knows me, will tell you I have a sweet tooth, the fridge always has a few little treats in it, there’s inevitably a great supply of chocolate in the house and of course, ice creams in the freezer. I have been known in the family, as ‘the fridge monster’, as nibbles and chunks … More Nougats Silvain A perfectly sweet, afternoon treat
Postcards from Provence and beyond 