ФранцияOccitaniaSaint-Hippolyte42°47’4” N 2°57’59” E 15 апреля 2023 г., Франция ⋅ 🌬 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 inЧитать далее
Wow! [barb]
ФранцияOccitaniaNarbonne43°11’3” N 3°0’14” E 16 апреля 2023 г., Франция ⋅ 🌬 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, toЧитать далее
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Looks like Claire enjoyed your decision to travel by train!
ФранцияOccitaniaColombiers43°18’28” N 3°7’34” E
17 апреля 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ⛅ 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.Читать далее
ФранцияOccitaniaSèteLe Castellas43°22’0” N 3°37’2” E 18 апреля 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ⛅ 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 onЧитать далее
ФранцияOccitaniaSèteMont Saint-Clair43°24’8” N 3°41’9” E
19 апреля 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 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 herЧитать далее
Путешественник Looks like you have had really good warm travelling weather
Путешественник Your trip brings back lovely memories of long ago people and places
ФранцияOccitaniaPérolsMontpellier–Méditerranée Airport43°33’51” N 3°57’25” E 21 апреля 2023 г., Франция ⋅ 🌬 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,Читать далее
ФранцияOccitaniaAigues-Mortes43°34’2” N 4°11’34” E
22 апреля 2023 г., Франция ⋅ 🌬 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 townЧитать далее
ФранцияProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurArlesArènes d'Arles43°40’40” N 4°37’51” E
23 апреля 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 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 andЧитать далее
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]
Путешественник Thank you for the report and the nice pictures. Greetings from Germany.
ФранцияProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurLes Baux-de-ProvenceEglise Saint Vincent43°44’38” N 4°47’43” E 24 апреля 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 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! WeЧитать далее
ФранцияProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurRoussillon43°54’8” N 5°17’34” E 25 апреля 2023 г., Франция ⋅ 🌬 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, artisanalЧитать далее
Путешественник Seems like you‘re having a lot of fun 😀! And ice cream 🍦😍.
