Day trip from Uzes
Jul 24th, 2007, 05:23 PM
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Thanks Stu,
I hadn't definitely decided on going to Uzes,in one go.Just juggling different ideas. We have a week in Perigord Noir, then a week in Collioure and 1 week in Uzes.
I guess I am trying to do a lot of the things that you mentioned in your Langudoc/Roussillon notes as they all sound so good.
I am one of those people who hates to miss out on sites that I may never have the chance to see again.
But thank you for your ideas. It is starting to come together.
I hadn't definitely decided on going to Uzes,in one go.Just juggling different ideas. We have a week in Perigord Noir, then a week in Collioure and 1 week in Uzes.
I guess I am trying to do a lot of the things that you mentioned in your Langudoc/Roussillon notes as they all sound so good.
I am one of those people who hates to miss out on sites that I may never have the chance to see again.
But thank you for your ideas. It is starting to come together.
Jul 24th, 2007, 07:22 PM
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If you’re in Uzès on Wednesday morning, there’s a slightly smaller market. There are lots of food stalls in Place aux Herbes, including two of my personal favourites, the brebis boys—cheeky young men selling sheep cheese—and the fish guy with his tank of fresh trout and shop vac to clean them.
Jul 24th, 2007, 08:59 PM
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dutchkiwi, do try to get to Uzes in time for the fabulous Saturday food market and also it changes to a flower market on Sundays. Everyone is different but I loved Avignon so don't discard the idea entirely. Good luck and have fun!
Jul 24th, 2007, 09:39 PM
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>>I am one of those people who hates to miss out on sites that I may never have the chance to see again.<<
Here's a suggestion from someone (me), who's spent well over 70 weeks vacationing in France.
There's something interesting & wonderful around every corner - you can't possibly see it all in one lifetime (although we're trying). We just spent 1 week in a new area 1 hr from Nice, overlooking the remarkable village of Entravaux. Ever hear of that village or that region???? Just another "nook & crannie" in France that's extremely beautiful. Very scenic gorges covered with red rocks, loaded with a dozen or more cute unspoiled villages WAY up & clinging to the side of mountains. This is the pre-Alps. You won't have time to see this area - but that's OK. Just slow down & savor what you can, that's close to your "base".
We're off to the "pink rock" area of Brittany in 5 weeks, then the Alps & Jura next year.
There's no reason to try to keep a "killer" pace beacuse "I may never have the chance to see again" You'll leave the south of France with lots of interesting sites that you won't have time to explore - that's the way things are in France - and why we return every year.
Stu Dudley
Here's a suggestion from someone (me), who's spent well over 70 weeks vacationing in France.
There's something interesting & wonderful around every corner - you can't possibly see it all in one lifetime (although we're trying). We just spent 1 week in a new area 1 hr from Nice, overlooking the remarkable village of Entravaux. Ever hear of that village or that region???? Just another "nook & crannie" in France that's extremely beautiful. Very scenic gorges covered with red rocks, loaded with a dozen or more cute unspoiled villages WAY up & clinging to the side of mountains. This is the pre-Alps. You won't have time to see this area - but that's OK. Just slow down & savor what you can, that's close to your "base".
We're off to the "pink rock" area of Brittany in 5 weeks, then the Alps & Jura next year.
There's no reason to try to keep a "killer" pace beacuse "I may never have the chance to see again" You'll leave the south of France with lots of interesting sites that you won't have time to explore - that's the way things are in France - and why we return every year.
Stu Dudley
Jul 25th, 2007, 06:57 AM
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For someone looking for a new aarea to visit, I agree about Entrevaux, you can see why it's called a "fairytale town" as you cross the drawbridge and enter through the impressive Port Royale.
There's citadel that sits atop a rocky outcrop. For those who enjoy a hike, a steep zig-zag path takes you up there 440 feet overlooking Entrevaux. On the way, you can stop at the lovely village of Moustiers Ste Marie if you love Provençal pottery. It's a mecca.
If you prfer nature, France's answer to the Grand Canyon, is their smaller but beautiful Gorge du Verdon.
There's citadel that sits atop a rocky outcrop. For those who enjoy a hike, a steep zig-zag path takes you up there 440 feet overlooking Entrevaux. On the way, you can stop at the lovely village of Moustiers Ste Marie if you love Provençal pottery. It's a mecca.
If you prfer nature, France's answer to the Grand Canyon, is their smaller but beautiful Gorge du Verdon.
Jul 25th, 2007, 02:44 PM
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If only it wasn't so far from New Zealand, we could come more regularly.I would like to return again and also visit Italy. You are right Stu, we will have to slow down and take time to really appreciate what is nearby. I know we won't be disappionted.
Entrevaux sounds lovely, but too far for a day trip. But as you say there are thousands of fabulous places in France. We will have to save hard to return again.
Entrevaux sounds lovely, but too far for a day trip. But as you say there are thousands of fabulous places in France. We will have to save hard to return again.
