Coffee in France

Saturday 16th September Coffee in France is a thing. Now to explain the coffee in France – and why I have reverted to the days of old (1983-84) when Geoff and I backpacked th

Uzes – Avignon – Paris

Traveling from Uzes to Paris Friday 15th September Today was a day of travel and settling into our new home in the Marais district in the 4th arrondissement, on the Right Bank of P

Uzes Day 6

Thursday 14th September Today is our last full day in Uzes so we took time out to continue exploring this beautiful village. We met up for morning tea at one our favorite spots. Th

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