FrankrigOccitaniaMende44°31’29” N 3°29’48” E
30. maj 2017, Frankrig ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Thunderstorms overnight. Only slightly damp this morning. Mainly following the Lot today.
Breakfast 1 in tent. Breakfast 2 in a cafe in Estaing. Coffee break and lunch purchase in Lassouts. VeryLæs mere
FrankrigOccitaniaSèteMont Saint-Clair43°24’10” N 3°41’34” E 31. maj 2017, Frankrig ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Calculated at breakfast that I could afford to take a day off and still keep on schedule.
A walk up the causse for the views and the exercise, picnic lunch and another stroll around town pm. ALæs mere
FrankrigAuvergne-Rhône-AlpesVallon-Pont-d'ArcVallon-Pont-d’Arc44°24’17” N 4°23’32” E
1. juni 2017, Frankrig ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Two passes conquered. The first hit the watershed between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. High pasture at over 1100 metres.
The second hit the entry into the Ardeche.
Long descents totallingLæs mere
FrankrigOccitaniaSauveterreÎle d’Oiselet44°2’31” N 4°49’20” E
3. juni 2017, Frankrig ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
First the Ardeche gorge, with lots of climbs between combes and cols. Eagles ? spotted.
Then a flattish afternoon ride into Cote du Rhone territory and the Vaucluse.
Passed the Melox plant whereLæs mere
FrankrigProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurSault44°5’32” N 5°24’28” E
3. juni 2017, Frankrig ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Until yesterday afternoon drivers had in the majority been considerate but suddenly, below Orange, it changed: they passed close and fast. Today, after 20 km or so they switched back to considerateLæs mere
FrankrigProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurMoustiers-Sainte-Marie43°50’42” N 6°12’50” E
4. juni 2017, Frankrig ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Blue skies after last night's thunderstorms. A couple on the campsite are travelling in miniature vintage cars made from wood. But they are pedal powered - amazing handiwork and dedication.
AllLæs mere
FrankrigProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurCastellane43°50’43” N 6°30’35” E
5. juni 2017, Frankrig ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Early start in order to tackle the hilliest stage so far. 1300 metres of ascent with no access to water along the Gorge du Verdon. Looking up at the road twisting above me and the gorge made me feelLæs mere
FrankrigProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurVence43°42’39” N 7°5’27” E
6. juni 2017, Frankrig ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Last night chatted with Oliver and Jutta who had me round for a glass of wine. Then met Bill from the US, a former travel book writer now full time cycle tourist. We went for a pizza together and alsoLæs mere
FrankrigProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurVence43°42’41” N 7°5’33” E 7. juni 2017, Frankrig ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Hung around the port in Nice, observing the luxury yachts, some of which were for sale or hire.
Pre - booked "guests" leave their shoes on the Quay. Wow, I thought, this boat's asking price isLæs mere
FrankrigProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurVence43°42’42” N 7°5’33” E 8. juni 2017, Frankrig ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Breakfast in Vence. Funeral underway, dress code - wear something black even with jeans.
Bus to Nice and lunch with Carole at a Lebanese restaurant.
Bus back, sitting opposite two English women oneLæs mere
Cathrine Clarke Looks like you are having fun! X