74.11 miles, ascent 1550 metres, descent 1865 metres, average speed 12.6 mph, elapsed time 5 hrs 51 mins.
Possibly my best ever cycling day ever! The ride today was chacterised by two fairly gentle climbs followed by long, not too steep, descents. The first climb of the day lasted for 20 miles with quite a lot of interest along the way.
At our morning break it began to rain so on with waterproofs. Within a mile it stopped and the sun came out – so waterproofs off. The top of the climb was the Col des Tribes
Across the road another sign showed that rivers on one side of the climb flow into the Atlantic and on the other side they flow into the Mediterranean. I don’t know what the geographical term is.
The descent from the Col was truly magnificent with a different view around each bend. At the top it was like pastureland then further down the road was lined with heavily ladened chestnut trees. 
We are overnight in Vallon Pont D’Arc very close to the photo above.
ndeed, you have crossed a beautiful region. Near Vallon Pont d’Arc, there is a prominent archaeological site, the Chauvet cave. It is covered with frescoes made by neanderthal man about 30,000 years ago. You will now arrive in the Mediterranean basin, with its exceptional climate (more than 300 days of sunshine per year). In a next step, you are going to attack a giant road, Mount Ventoux. You will need a big dose of courage, but I know you can make it happen. Make the most of Provence.
Bruno, thanks for your comments they are very interesting. I am not sure we will have time to visit the cave paintings. I am a little aprehensive about Mont Ventoux but will try. France has so many hidden secrets only discovered en velo. Peter
Good Luck for tomorrow’s journey up the Ventoux. Wish we were there to welcome you.
Look forward to seeing the photo of you at the top.
Lots of Love, Robbi & Ian
Great blog Peter. Well done with all those climbs. Bon chance demain.
We are following your journey every day and so pleased for your success especially battling the elements and a cold. Some of the scenery you are seeing is stunning and the end though not quite in site must be just around the corner. Looking forward to hearing more when we see you.
Love Jean and Barry