Uzes to Pont-du-Gard

Pont-du-Gard Wednesday 13th September I have waited 40 years to see Pont-du-Gard and it certainly did not disappoint. When Geoff and I were backpacking through Europe in 1983-84 we

Uzes – Nimes – Uzes

Uzes Day 3

Uzes Day 3 Monday 11th September Uzes lies on a relatively tall mountain overlooking land to the east, south and north. The only plains lie to the west. In any case, whichever dire

Uzes Day 2

Sunday 10th September Uzes We took advantage of the cool morning and after a cuppa set out to explore the village. Being Sunday it was quieter than the busy market day on Saturday.

Uzes

Market Day in Uzes Saturday 9th September The Uzes markets are very popular in the region with market stall holders and visitors traveling from far and wide to enjoy a great day ou

Lyon to Uzes, Occitanie

Friday 8th September Lyon to Uzes Today was my first experience on a fast train TGV from Lyon to Avignon. A very smooth journey for 80 minutes before arriving in Avignon. We then t

Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Lyon Thursday 7th September we ventured out early to find some breakfast at a local boulangerie (bakery). Then we wandered, led by Sue who had already been in Lyon a couple of days

Singapore to Lyon, via Dubai

Singapore to Lyon, France via Dubai. Wednesday 6th September We had a long night of travel with two 8 hour flights.  We kicked off well sipping on Moët in the Emirates Lounge. We