Day 55/France 40
Travelled: 129km via Villefort, Les Vans and Gorge de l’Ardeche to wild parking spot near Viviers on the Rhône River (44.4548, 4.6966)Not far from our overnight stay was Villefort Lake nestled in the heart of the Lozère Cévennes, it invites all the usual water pursuits.
For us was a scenic walk along the shore.
Then a stroll around the village along with the daily baguette purchase.
By the time we descended down to Les Vans, the heat had begun to make its impact. We strolled through the alleys in the old quarter which lead us to the main square where a brocante (flea market) was in full swing. We couldn’t resist a look and a purchase of the iconic ceramic cicada as a souvenir as their sound is constantly in the background.
We had planned on exploring a few of the villages in the area but as luck had it the first one we chose had a No Motorhome sign.. so we had to double back and we lost the mojo. So plan B came into effect, the gorges of the Ardèche (previously done in 2013). It’s a 32km drive of spectacular grandiose landscape. With many lookouts showing off the deep canyons of limestone cliffs that reach up to 300m all the way down to the Ardèche River. It is a mecca for canoe hire.
Then a stroll around the village along with the daily baguette purchase.
By the time we descended down to Les Vans, the heat had begun to make its impact. We strolled through the alleys in the old quarter which lead us to the main square where a brocante (flea market) was in full swing. We couldn’t resist a look and a purchase of the iconic ceramic cicada as a souvenir as their sound is constantly in the background.
We had planned on exploring a few of the villages in the area but as luck had it the first one we chose had a No Motorhome sign.. so we had to double back and we lost the mojo. So plan B came into effect, the gorges of the Ardèche (previously done in 2013). It’s a 32km drive of spectacular grandiose landscape. With many lookouts showing off the deep canyons of limestone cliffs that reach up to 300m all the way down to the Ardèche River. It is a mecca for canoe hire.
In the end we needed to escape the heat and find a shady spot on the banks of the Rhône River to finish off the day. We managed to find one on Park4Night and with fingers crossed made our way there. Lucky for us we were able to fit in. We were entertained by jet skiers, boats, barges, trains and cars crossing the lovely bridge…
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