25th to 29th June - Ruoms (Camping Peyrousse) -1
Large campsite, 90% empty, next to the Ardeche and about 2km from the town centre. But, the town seems absolutely crowded and it isn't even July or August! Away from the main tourist spots on the Ardeche (about 20km down stream).
Great area with low wooded hills, orchards (plums and apples) and vineyards to the horizon. Great walking and cycling - but far too hot on Saturday when thunderclouds built up all day - very oppressive. Seemed to avoid the big storm that is affecting the Alps. Today, a very welcome balmy 26C.
Some pictures from local walks and bike rides:
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| Ruoms - Bridge over the Ardeche on the walk into the town for supplies |
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| Ruoms - Crowded town centre in June! - What the hell is August like? |
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| Ruoms - View upstream from the bridge into town |
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| Ruoms - One of the local 'beaches' on the Ardeche Heading here tomorrow! |
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| Ruoms - A local anti-fracking campaign? |
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| Ruoms - Vines, villages and churches |
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| Ruoms - Vines, wooded Limestone hills and cliffs |
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| Vallon Pont de Arc - Biked it down here on Sunday afternoon. A natural limestone arch 'bridge' formed from a cut-off incised meander in the Ardeche gorge |
Planning on two more days here then moving on Wednesday - still not sure exactly where though.
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