Pic Valence

... just on the outskirts is where they make the good stuff. <br><br>On our way up to Burgundy, we went through Boujoulais to try a couple more wines. Of course we're barely missing Boujoulais Nouveau, the big festival that happens in 2 weeks, but we still got to try some very good Gamay. And at unbelievable prices... some of the best of the best Boujoulais is around 5 bucks a bottle. We drank that with lunch.<br>Then it was off to Burgundy... Stay tuned!

found a great little town in Provence.. and as they say "when in Rome (Provence)"... we had a great meal in true french restaurant... happy to be away from tourist food... and had some very nice red wine........ just a stopover but a friendly little place and nice hotel...<br><br>on the road again...<br><br>

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... belles boiseries 19ème siècle. L'immense table a été forgée par le maître des lieux ! Et puis n'oubliez pas d'emprunter la volée de marches qui conduit au petit boudoir situé en haut de la tour pour y découvrir la vue sur le Rhône et la vieille ville. Sérieusement, vous aviez ...

... la Pra, avocat grenoblois qui a donné à la maison sa configuration actuelle au 16ème siècle déjà, la chambre Claude Frère, Président du parlement de Grenoble qui fit percer la rue au 17ème pour donner un accès direct à son hôtel particulier et la chambre Lesdiguières, dernier connétable de France et ami de Claude Frère. Et surtout, il y a la ...

... get fuel - this is an experience in itself and I did wonder if I was going to be pursued down the road by a siren blaring mini car with two burly grenedimes wanting to know why I had forgotten to pay for my fuel. The system is that you fill up then drive to a small shed with a woman behind a window , try to tell her which pump you were at and then hope she shows you how much you owe her ...

... to the Alps in the<br>East! Gorgeous weather May to September and beautiful vineyards up and down the Rhone Valley.<br><br>I HIGHLY recommend this gorgeous chateau to anyone after a romantic getaway and as far as getting married at the Chateau..WOW. <br><br>http://www.rentfortheholidays.c om/search/details.php?a=rmrent&amp;id=5 0119&amp;h=1<br><br><br>

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... Bren was most unhappy for the 20Km.<br> <br><br>Viviers a funny little very old walled town (nasty alleys) but the aire by the river was nice, and has electricity. <br><br> <br><br>

... people were biking and hiking, up these HUGE mountains, though from the look on some of the biker's faces, they weren't enjoying themselves too much. The water running through the mountain streams was BLUE from the glaciers covering the mountains just above our heads. Incredible!