The Aims of EuroVelo 8

The Aims of EuroVelo 8

Under-funded and under-appreciated, EuroVelo 8 is nevertheless a beacon that shines in the darkness of the climate crisis. It could promote sustainable tourism and encourage people to get out of their cars.

Cycle Parking

Cycle Parking

A guide for local restaurants, hotels, chambres d’hôtes, shops, markets and any other public areas. The problem in Provence Bike Parking is an issue, that is constantly underrated. But for cyclists it is essential. They avoid a market or a restaurant, if they cannot...
Arriving – Train & Bike

Arriving – Train & Bike

So you want to come to south east France with your bicycle. Of course, you can follow the EuroVelo network and arrive by bicycle. But many  prefer to bring their bikes by train. Here we look at the options for arriving at either of “our” railway stations, Meyrargues...
EV8 in Transition

EV8 in Transition

The story of the development of the EV8 in la Provence verte is one of little or no funding from national and European funders. Despite this, local and regional authorities are doing their best to get the work done. But the long timescale means large sections of the...
Train des Pignes

Train des Pignes

EuroVelo 8 in la Provence verte will, once it is completed, consist essentially of a converted railway line, the Train des Pignes de Central Var. The line ran from Meyrargues in the west, where it joined the then main line to Avignon and the north, to Draguignan, and...