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Biking in Gironde (Arcachon, Lacanau, Margaux, Blaye, Bourg) 2003 (Part 1) : In September 2003, we started our biking trip in Arcachon (nice little town on the Atlantic Ocean famous for its fresh oysters and the Dune du Pilat). In Arcachon, we took a boat to get to Cap Ferret and then, we rode north along the ocean to Lacanau (a surfing town). The next day, we rode east in the famous wine country of Bordeaux. To cross the Gironde estuary, we took a ferry to Blaye. ** These photos not to be reproduced without express written consent from the photographer. Thanks! **

Biking in Gironde (Arcachon, Lacanau, Margaux, Blaye, Bourg) 2003 (Part 1)

In September 2003, we started our biking trip in Arcachon (nice little ...

Updated: Dec 29, 2006 6:39pm PST

Riding to St Emilion 2003 (Part 2) : From Bourg, we had a short ride to St Emilion (one of the "plus beaux villages de France" where we took a wine tasting class). http://www.saint-emilion-tourisme.com/ To learn about its deep-red wines. http://www.fineclaretseller.com/FCSellStEmilion.htm ** These photos not to be reproduced without express written consent from the photographer. Thanks!**

Riding to St Emilion 2003 (Part 2)

From Bourg, we had a short ride to St Emilion (one of the "plus beaux ...

Updated: Dec 29, 2006 6:51pm PST

Biking in Dordogne 2003 (Part 3) : Biking in Dordogne is perfect: quiet roads, excellent food even if you don't eat meat, a lot of interesting sites to visit. We stayed in le Bugue and explored the area. Les Eyzies de Tayac (busy and touristy town) calls itself the "World Capital of Prehistory" http://www.leseyzies.com/accueil_gb.htm For a good map with the major sites to visit: http://www.leseyzies.com/fr/decouvertes.htm "Abri du Cap Blanc" and "Lascaux" are our favorite sites. http://www.arachnis.asso.fr/Dordogne/TOURISME/SITES/SITPREH/CAPBLANC/capblc1.htm We also enjoyed the "Musee du Velocipede" in Cadouin. http://www.pays-de-bergerac.com/tourisme/site_remarquable/musees/velocipede/index.asp ** These photos not to be reproduced without express written consent from the photographer. Thanks!**

Biking in Dordogne 2003 (Part 3)

Biking in Dordogne is perfect: quiet roads, excellent food even if you ...

Updated: Dec 30, 2006 9:12pm PST

Biking around Sarlat la Caneda, 2003 (Part 4) : After visiting Lascaux 2, we rode to Sarlat la Caneda, a very enjoyable medieval town in Dordogne. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lascaux We stayed in a furnished studio for a couple of days and rode to some other interesting villages (Domme, Castelanaud, La Roque Gageac, Beynac et Cazenac... For a detailed map of the region: http://www.athomeinfrance.com/_maps/mapdord.htm ** These photos not to be reproduced without express written consent from the photographer. Thanks! **

Biking around Sarlat la Caneda, 2003 (Part 4)

After visiting Lascaux 2, we rode to Sarlat la Caneda, a very enjoyabl ...

Updated: Dec 30, 2006 9:30pm PST

Biking in Parc Naturel du Quercy 2003 (Part 5) : After Sarlat, we rode east leaving the Dordogne behind us and going into the departement of Lot (also known as Quercy). Dry limestone causses (plateaus) are a feature of this beautiful Parc Naturel. Rocamadour, a famous pilgrimage center is also well known for its delicious goat cheese. After Rocamadour, we rode through other beautiful little towns (Carennac, St Cere, Figeac where Jean-Francois Champollion, the founder of Egyptology, was born, St Cirq Lapopie and finally Cahors, a "big" city) For a map of Quercy: http://france-for-visitors.com/images/pdf/limousin-quercy-dordogne-map.pdf ** These photos not to be reproduced without express written consent from the photographer. Thanks! **

Biking in Parc Naturel du Quercy 2003 (Part 5)

After Sarlat, we rode east leaving the Dordogne behind us and going in ...

Updated: Dec 30, 2006 10:25pm PST

Biking from Millau to Avignon 2003 (Part 6) : After our great ride from Arcachon to Cahors, we decided to take a train (Cahors-Toulouse-Millau). Millau has been in the French and international news for several reasons: 1) Millau is in the Parc Regional des Grands Causses, at the beginning of the Gorges du Tarn. http://www.ot-gorgesdutarn.com/ 2) Anti-military movement in Larzarc http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larzac http://www.monde-solidaire.org/larzac-2003/uk/ 3) Millau Viaduct http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millau_Viaduct 4) Jose Bove and the destruction of Mc Donald's http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Bov%C3%A9 After a night in Millau and some roquefort shopping at the farmer's market, we are ready to continue our biking adventure along the Tarn River to Florac. After Florac, we rode north to Mont Lozere (1541m)(an almost continuous climb for 30kms followed by a 24kms descent), then along the Ardeche River to our final destination: Avignon ** These photos not to be reproduced without express written consent from the photographer. Thanks! **

Biking from Millau to Avignon 2003 (Part 6)

After our great ride from Arcachon to Cahors, we decided to take a tra ...

Updated: Jan 02, 2007 5:26pm PST