Eygalieres Hiking and Biking
Bike tours often travel
the same routes used
by the Tour de France
racers.
the same routes used
by the Tour de France
racers.
| Great hiking and biking in the Alpilles, Luberon, Vaucluse and Camargue. |
Renting a House or Vacation Apartment In Provence: Hiking, Biking,and the Culinary
Vacation in the Alpilles
Vacation in the Alpilles
Provence is not just
about olive oil, wine,
fresh fruit and Herbs de
Provence.
The area each year
prepares for the Tour de
France and many top
racers train in the
steeper hills.
about olive oil, wine,
fresh fruit and Herbs de
Provence.
The area each year
prepares for the Tour de
France and many top
racers train in the
steeper hills.
| Eygalieres is One or two main streets, a chateau at the top in varying states of repair, coffee shops with sidewalk dining in the village and a slow pace of life |
Eygalieres makes a stunning appearance as you bike towards it from St Remy or
Mouries.
Eygalieres still carries on the traditions of honoring its ancient customs and its
patron saints. On the Tuesday after Easter you will see the festivals honoring the
martyred Pope St. Sixte II as the procession walks towards the chapel dedicated to
this 3rd century saint accompanied by Camargue Guardians on white horses and
men and women dressed in the costumes of Arles.
They walk to the chapel of Saint Sixte and celebrate mass in the ancient language
of Provencal. The site of the chapel once held a neolithic altar to the rain god and
this spring ceremony is a continuation of that plea to the gods for favorable rains.
Mouries.
Eygalieres still carries on the traditions of honoring its ancient customs and its
patron saints. On the Tuesday after Easter you will see the festivals honoring the
martyred Pope St. Sixte II as the procession walks towards the chapel dedicated to
this 3rd century saint accompanied by Camargue Guardians on white horses and
men and women dressed in the costumes of Arles.
They walk to the chapel of Saint Sixte and celebrate mass in the ancient language
of Provencal. The site of the chapel once held a neolithic altar to the rain god and
this spring ceremony is a continuation of that plea to the gods for favorable rains.
Do You need an International Driving Permit to drive in Europe.
In France and Italy you can rent a car and do not need to show an International Permit, only your drivers
license from your home country and perhaps your passport. Italian law requires that you carry an IDP as does
Spain, Portugal, Greece, and several of the former Soviet Union countries. The International driver's permit is
issued by the American Automobile Association AAA in the States and the CAA in Canada. The cost is $15
and not a bad bit of insurance against running into trouble while driving in Europe.
In France and Italy you can rent a car and do not need to show an International Permit, only your drivers
license from your home country and perhaps your passport. Italian law requires that you carry an IDP as does
Spain, Portugal, Greece, and several of the former Soviet Union countries. The International driver's permit is
issued by the American Automobile Association AAA in the States and the CAA in Canada. The cost is $15
and not a bad bit of insurance against running into trouble while driving in Europe.
No Passing for
commercial
vehicles
commercial
vehicles
No Passing
zone ends
zone ends
Highway or
Expressway
Expressway
Intersection
with right of
way to right
with right of
way to right
| road showing right of way |
| Rotary with yield to traffic in rotary |
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Speed limits will be clearly marked and the Rotary will be a welcome site with its directions to various
towns. Gassing up is similar to US with credit card and automatic shut-off at modern pumps. Car rental are
available in all large cities and at many TGV Train Stations..
towns. Gassing up is similar to US with credit card and automatic shut-off at modern pumps. Car rental are
available in all large cities and at many TGV Train Stations..
Information for those renting a vehicle in Provence
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For the most part , however, the terrain is over low
hills through wine and olive farms centered by
Medieval villages like Eygalieres, and Les Baux.
hills through wine and olive farms centered by
Medieval villages like Eygalieres, and Les Baux.
Camping: Les Oliviers Campgrounds
Avenue Jean Jaurès, 13810 Eygalières,
Provence Alpes Cote, France
Avenue Jean Jaurès, 13810 Eygalières,
Provence Alpes Cote, France
Camping
"Le Pesquié" - Route du Mas d'Aubergue - 13810
EYGALIERES
Tel: 0 (033) 4 90 95 99 50 - Fax: 0 (033) 4 90 95 96 63 -
lepesquie84@orange.fr
"Le Pesquié" - Route du Mas d'Aubergue - 13810
EYGALIERES
Tel: 0 (033) 4 90 95 99 50 - Fax: 0 (033) 4 90 95 96 63 -
lepesquie84@orange.fr
Rock climbing sites nearby: Orgon, Aureille, Mouriès,
Walking Trail (GR6) Roman Ruins Cycling and mountain bike routes Golf Near
Les Baux , Tennis, horseback riding, gliding
Walking Trail (GR6) Roman Ruins Cycling and mountain bike routes Golf Near
Les Baux , Tennis, horseback riding, gliding