A Grueling Ride up Mont Ventoux or Relaxing at a Spa?
Cheryl Shufflebotham · Explore · Stay FitThough my husband and I enjoy spending our time together in meandering villages while in Provence, he feels a constant tug at his heartstrings luring him away toward something else. Being a cyclist and being in France, a cyclist’s dream, he is constantly enticed by the sight of Mont Ventoux towering in the distance beckoning him to come and conquer. Continue reading here for the rest of the story on riding up Provence’s giant mountain or for many a much better alternative – spa days in Provence.
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