The town seems to have been built around a huge cliff and there are lots of old factory like buildings by the riverside. We looked this up later and found that it was once a centre for tanning. After leaving Barjols we headed on a scenic, non-direct route to Flayosc, passing through Chateauverte, Correns, Contignac, Entrecasteau and Lorgues. The first part of the route was through forest and along a river valley by some cliffs. It was one of the most scenic routes we have been on. The river was crystal clear, the roads were quiet and the cliffs provided a dramatic backdrop.
Some climbers were ascending one of the rocks as we passed.
We planned to stay a while in Contignac but the place was so crowded you could not move. It was market day but most people seemed to be eating and drinking at the cafés by the square.
Entrecasteau seemed like a good place to stop for a rest and we had some drinks n a bar across from the chateau.
As we passed through Lorgues a circus was setting up and we thought we would soon be at our accommodation in Flayosc as there was only another seven km to go. Unfortunately it was all uphill and very steep for the last few km. We were very tired by the time we finally checked in, but had time to go and have some drinks in a bar before dinner. There were only a few restaurants in town and so they became very crowded. We had our starter and main courses served in a reasonable time but the desert course took over an hour.
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