As the day was forecast to be hot again we left L'isle sur Sorge before 9am and cycled the short distance to Fontane de Vaucluse where there is a huge cliff with a water source below it that is incredibly deep. We beat the tour buses and cycled up most the way to the source before pushing our bikes up the last stony and steep section.
- Vérification de tous les points de serrage,
- Réglage dérailleur et freins,
- Pression pneus.
The cafés were just opening as we left and hoarders of tourists were making their way from the coaches. I can imagine that this area would be a wonderful place to visit when the pool has filled and the waterfalls are in full flow. The shallow pools at filled with plants that give a beautiful green glow and you can see the fish facing upstream to feed on whatever comes their way.
We visited two hilltop towns this afternoon, first Gordes, where we stopped for lunch and ate sandwiches in the main square, and then Rousillon, which involved another long climb in the afternoon sun.
They were both full of tourists eating ice creams and taking photos from the viewpoints. Several drivers had altercations regarding parking and the heat had clearly got to them. The views were spectacular though, particularly the colours, and we really enjoyed the day. The buildings in Rousillon are all painted in an orangy- red ochre, like the natural cliff faces, and blend into the natural environment.
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