We are Beatrix and Richard, writers, film-makers, and photographers. We’ve been living here in la Provence Verte for over 15 years. As everyday cyclists we are rather chuffed that a European cycle route is being built just 700 metres from our house. We are joined by Odile, who hails from Brittany but has lived here in the south for over 40 years.

We are here to give you an in-depth taste of the stretch of EuroVelo 8 that passes through our region. From Meyrargues, north of Aix-en-Provence, in the west, to Les Arcs and the approaches to the Cote d’Azur in the east, we take you along the way step by step.

Local knowledge about our short stretch of the EV8. Get to know where to stay, eat, get your bike repaired and more as you pass through our area.

Slow Cycling means cycling for all, not just the super-fit. Slow cyclists ride in a leisurely way, looking up and around you, not just down and ahead. Slow cyclists enjoy the landscape, its colours and smells. Slow cycling is a social activity, accessible to children and adults alike.

Our stretch of the EuroVelo 8 runs right through the middle of Provence verte, the “Green Provence”, also called the “green lung” of Provence. This friendly region is steeped in history, loves good food, and is dotted with small independent vineyards and olive groves.