Jun 16, 2022 | Getting About, getting about explainer
The EuroVelo 8 in our area is transitioning from a largely on-road signed cycle route to a quality cycleway that follows the route of the Train des Pignes railway. Here we offer tips on negotiating the changing infrastructure, where to stay, eat, repair your bike and...
Jun 14, 2022 | Eating Out
If you try out our Pontevès boucle between Barjols and Sillons-la-Cascade, you’ll pass the Rouge Gorge. Bénédicte and Fabrice have been running this family hotel and restaurant since taking over from Fabrice’s mother Christiane. It’s in a lovely, quiet location, and...
Jun 14, 2022 | Eating Out
Over on the Place Capitaine Vincens, outside the Mairie de Barjols, are three small restaurants with very different menus. Verte Fontaine, who serve some great salads, Popote et Tambouille, who’s speciality is home-made hamburgers, and Chez Chiffon, who serve a...
Jun 14, 2022 | Eating Out
If you are heading down into the village of Barjols, there is a wide choice of cafés and restaurants. The Café d’Europe dominates the central square, offering classic cheap and cheerful French food and drink. It’s open every day from 6am to midnight, and is generally...
Jun 14, 2022 | Eating Out
If you are riding our recommended route, you cannot miss Gervasoni. The boulangerie is right on the cycle route, just along the street from the old Barjols station. The baguettes are just as you want them, and the patisserie offers a wide range of tartes. They also...