FrankrijkOccitaniaSaint-Hippolyte42°47’4” N 2°57’59” E 15 april 2023, Frankrijk ⋅ 🌬 16 °C
We enjoyed a smooth steep descent from the coll de Banyuls. To the knowledgeable (Holly), things now felt distinctly French - the buildings, shutters, road signs, cars... Then, as we arrived inMeer informatie
Wow! [barb]
FrankrijkOccitaniaNarbonne43°11’3” N 3°0’14” E 16 april 2023, Frankrijk ⋅ 🌬 19 °C
We hummed and hawed about what to do with the continued strong winds, and ultimately decided to carry on along the coastal route, albeit slowly. We biked along large 'etangs', or estuaries, toMeer informatie
FrankrijkOccitaniaColombiers43°18’28” N 3°7’34” E
17 april 2023, Frankrijk ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
We left Narbonne following the Canal de Robin to join the Canal du Midi, which we descended all the way to Béziers. As we searched for a lunch spot we got invited to eat with two friendly cyclists.Meer informatie
FrankrijkOccitaniaSèteLe Castellas43°22’0” N 3°37’2” E 18 april 2023, Frankrijk ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
We started our day at the 9 Écluses de Fonseranes, and continued by many a lock as the day wore on. The engineering of the Canal du Midi is very impressive, with the canal even crossing rivers onMeer informatie
FrankrijkOccitaniaSèteMont Saint-Clair43°24’8” N 3°41’9” E
19 april 2023, Frankrijk ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
We were hosted by a long time friend of Holly's family, Marianne, in Sète. It was a huge pleasure getting to catch up with her over delicious dinners, and we were grateful getting to stay in herMeer informatie
FrankrijkOccitaniaPérolsMontpellier–Méditerranée Airport43°33’51” N 3°57’25” E 21 april 2023, Frankrijk ⋅ 🌬 17 °C
After an excellent break in Sète we rolled back into estuary country, with many pink flamingo sitings! We enjoyed more windy beach time, then a great evening connecting with Warmshowers hosts Jelle,Meer informatie
FrankrijkOccitaniaAigues-Mortes43°34’2” N 4°11’34” E
22 april 2023, Frankrijk ⋅ 🌬 19 °C
We were escorted out of Pérols by Jelle, Bérangère and the whole family on bikes. After a few kilometres on the coast, we finally headed inland up the Canal du Rhone à Sète to the fortified townMeer informatie
FrankrijkProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurArlesArènes d'Arles43°40’40” N 4°37’51” E
23 april 2023, Frankrijk ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
We got an early start and made it to Arles before lunch time, finally crossing the Rhône River into the city. Claire was super keen on visiting the ancient roman amphitheatre ("I want to go up andMeer informatie
Merci pour les traductions. Geo et Françoise qui vous suivent depuis la Haute Savoie . Nous avons fait une partie du canal du Midi en péniche avec le vent c'est moins fatiguant .Bises à Chris et Bob [Picard Françoise]
24 april 2023, Frankrijk ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
On a whim after seeing a photo in a brochure, we decided to make the detour to Les Baux-de-Provence - 10 kilometres extra in distance, 300 m extra of climbing, would it be worth it? Yes indeed! WeMeer informatie
FrankrijkProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurRoussillon43°54’8” N 5°17’34” E 25 april 2023, Frankrijk ⋅ 🌬 17 °C
It was a day of exploring fortified villages and ochre coloured sediments as we followed la Route des Ocres. We enjoyed the weekly market in Gordes, with great samples of olives, spreads, artisanalMeer informatie
