We begin this chapter as tourists, discovering the many splendors of Carcassonne, one of the best preserved medieval sites in all of Europe. This fabulous walled city is a must-see, a true visit back in time and another of France’s many UNESCO heritage sites. The following day our route takes us along bucolic country roads, following the Canal du Midi from time to time and through more gorgeous southern French landscapes of vineyards, wine chateaus, olive groves, and lovely villages. Bicycle touring through France is everything they say it is and more. Along the way, we admire a 1960s era Citroën, which, if you’ve been noticing, we tend to admire a lot. Julianna gets invited to sit inside, which makes her day. We then follow the canal along a dusty trail, turning off to our bed and breakfast in Ouveillan, just off the canal. The guesthouse turns out to be one of the finest we’ve stayed in, very well appointed, warm, and run by the loveliest host. We are so blessed!

Music:

Accordion and Glockenspiel Comedy - JK Productions
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Into The Moment - Deskant
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Dragon Call - Deskant
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Fountain Of Belief - Hampus Naeselius
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Kite In The Sky - Magnus Ludvigsson
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Silver Waves - Track Tribe
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Ocean Breeze - Timothy Infinite
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