Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Villages Towns and Cities Market Day and Other Reasons to Visit Banon February 13, 2020To Market in Banon Sometimes the best-laid plans have to be cast aside, and that was the case last Tuesday. After taking the dog for an early-morning walk and getting everything ready for a cycle out to Roussillon for breakfast, we started to get the bikes out, only to hear the rumble of thunder coming …Continue Reading
Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Malaucène a Gateway to Mont Ventoux June 22, 2016Contributor blog post by Michel: One of the great things about writing a blog is getting comments on the blog or emails from readers with suggestions for villages to visit or restaurants to try. That is why we headed to Malaucène one morning back in February. …Continue reading here for Michel’s full story on our day trip …Continue Reading
Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Stay Fit Cycling Mont Ventoux and the Gorges de la Nesque in Provence February 21, 2018I can honestly say that cycling in Provence is always a delight, but sometimes we do a new ride that just makes my heart sing & leaves me feeling as if I’m grinning ‘from the inside out and that’s just how I felt after doing this route earlier this week. Continue reading here for another …Continue Reading
David & Karen Taylor · Explore · Stay Fit Important Tips for Cycling Mont Ventoux at any Age August 23, 2018The iconic mountain beckons all cyclists. The giant of Provence stands 1909 metres today. As I rode up, I met a gentleman celebrating his 70th birthday and telling me it was on his bucket list! The lead photo is from Flassan looking at Mont Ventoux, a good place to park for the Bédoin route…Continue reading …Continue Reading