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I'd agree with walkabout in the Provence region, but I live in Languadoc as well, and it's pretty darn good riding all year around here. Sinky57, if you ever feel like a ride out and about in our area, just give a shout.
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France hi Atsalute
Where are u based I am near beziers Sinky
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I have to agree about avoiding the far south of France during the holiday season, it`s where all the mad drivers from Paris, Lyon and Toulouse go, and the accident stats for that part of the world during May-August are horrifying.
I`ve lived in central/south west france for nearly 10 years now and have travelled everywhere. France is a BIG country, so with only 7-9 days for your trip, don`t try and do too much, or you`ll be in the saddle for longer than is safe or comfortable, and two up you travel slower anyway.
During the holiday season July/August the roads are packed, even the motorways, and it will take a lot longer to travel than you think, especially if you avoid the autoroutes, which is recommended, other wise you see nothing.
Best tip is chose an area you can get to easily within one days travel of your port of entry, and explore the area, you`ll have a much better holiday.
Whatever you chose, have a good time
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I'm just outside Carcassonne - Trebe side (Aigues Vives)
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stay in Logis hotels usually family run good local food and wine ,enjoy sinky
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Logis hotels are good; they can be quirky, in a good way, and all of those I have used were family run.
There is usually a brochure lying around within them so that you can find others in other parts of France, but they are also online.
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but I live in Languadoc as well
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Languedoc used to be less popular/well known than the other southern regions - a dozen years ago anyway.
Well worth a visit.
It just struck me that you could consider watching out for where the Tour de France goes this year and follow that route; it can be interesting to see the latest road graffiti.
Here's one feature that has figured often in the previous tours and is well worth a visit if you do get that far south in Provence.
Mont Ventoux - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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