Day 29 Biking to Marseillan

Great day - we almost made it through the day without getting lost - but not quite.

We biked easily to Marseillan, 13 K north east of here - lovely bike paths almost the whole way. We’d been to Marseillan Beach on the Mediterranean a few days ago, so knew the route - more or less.

The city of Marseillan is further north on Étang de Thau, a huge lagoon we passed coming here by train, and saw from our climb up Mount Saint- Loop yesterday. It’s at the southern entry point of the 240K Canal du Midi - so lots boats plus a lighthouse marking the entry point. So picturesque.

Loved the broad promenades lined with boats & restaurants. Peter found a place at the port that rents kayaks & canoes - actually only 1 of each - but could be another adventure for next week. We didn’t have time to explore the old town, but I read it was a fortified village until the 18C and there haven’t been any new buildings constructed since the 17C.

As we’d made it there so easily, I was sure the route home would be equally direct - but no, we headed off in the wrong exit from a roundabout and ended up who knows where. Relying on our maps, and general intuition, we finally make it back about 6:00. We then popped into a nearby poissonnerie - that only one around - and picked up some salmon - soooo fresh & good.

Looking forward to what tomorrow will bring.Read more