Mont Ventoux from Bedoin

Mont Ventoux from Bedoin

  We set off last Thursday for the last ascent of Ventoux for this year. The  challenge was to clime Mont Ventoux from Bedoin, this is the route the Tour de France takes and is reputedly the toughest of all. The first 3 or 4 kilometres are quite gentle but then...
Now booking for 2017 (and 2018)

Now booking for 2017 (and 2018)

Whilst some of us are exhausted after a wonderful 2016 season others are at work keeping the 2017 diary up to date! Don’t hesitate to contact us with  your required dates and remember in April, May, September & October we can adapt to shorter breaks (3...
Mont Ventoux conquered again!

Mont Ventoux conquered again!

A year ago Martin Woods, pictured, stayed in one of our gites and really impressed me by his cycling efforts which included him cycling up Mont Ventoux two times including the hardest rout from Bedoin. Over aperos I discussed whether I could take on such a challenge...
Banon – add it to your list to visit

Banon – add it to your list to visit

Take the D179 then D22 heading north easterly , stop for an ice cream in Simiane la rotonde and take in the peace and tranquility of this small perched village before you arrive in Banon. Famous for its cheese ( typically Goats cheese wrapped in chestnut leaves) and...
Gorge de Nesque 

Gorge de Nesque 

Whether you drive or cycle you the Gorge de Nesque is well worth exploring. I was lucky to share the experience with one of our loyal clients and very experienced cyclist, Harvey Spirit, the route out of the village on the D 943 passes Javon, a short way after which...