People often ask me what is my favourite part of France, thinking it’s probably the easiest question to answer, and that I will simply say Provence. If only it was that easy, and in many ways, the last few days away has made it even more difficult. It probably seems a little odd, going on … More Finding new favourites
After yesterday’s ride, and highly sophisticated supper of takeaway pizza and wine from paper cups, we slept like the dead, waking at just after 6, getting ready to go on again. The first thing we did, was look at the weather forecast, which was still showing that there would be rare showers in the morning, … More Saddlebag of Memories… Day 11… Toulouse to Carcassonne
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
Despite all the storm warnings yesterday, the weather Gods were with us and we ended up spending the evening, eating supper and drinking a glass or two of wine by the river in Coutras, almost looking for some shade as it was so sunny. We clinked our glasses to celebrate the fact that we had … More Saddlebag of Memories… Day 9…Coutras to Lacenne
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