Day 57/France 42
Travelled: 49km to Mount Ventoux summit then down to Sault and to overnight parking area in Montbrun les Bains (44.1724, 5.4389)It was only a short drive up to the summit of Mount Ventoux at 1912m alt. It’s an awe inspiring site due to its white limestone looking like a lunar landscape that is easily recognised from afar and has a unique protected biosphere. We enjoyed our second visit here (2013) as much as the first taking lots of photos. It’s a very popular bike ride and we are amazed that the stamina of the riders..
A memorial to Tom Simpon, a British cyclist who died on the mountain.
There were plenty of shops in town selling produce and local souvenirs.
By the time we finished lunch we were in search for some shade to wait out the hottest part of the day.
We settled for a nice spot in Montbrun les Bains, classified as a pretty village of France.
It’s a picturesque hillside medieval village characterised it’s tall stone houses. It also is a spa town with its beneficial properties in its waters. 
The entrance is marked by the 13thC clock tower.
We wondered along the cobbled streets enjoying the views.
We followed the road down to Sault in the heart of lavender country and we were not disappointed. We felt lucky to see so many fields still in flower as a grower informed us that by the end of next week all flowers will have been harvested. The lavender is transformed into essential oils and used in perfume, aromatherapy and pharmacy.
There were plenty of shops in town selling produce and local souvenirs.
By the time we finished lunch we were in search for some shade to wait out the hottest part of the day.
The entrance is marked by the 13thC clock tower.
We wondered along the cobbled streets enjoying the views.
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