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Published: October 24th 2014
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It was a long drive down through France and, after a night in a cheapie F1 Hotel just south of Dijon, we made it through the rain to Remoulins. There we were staying in the hotel
Bize de la Tourwhich turned out to be an incredible find. It is located in the historic old town and even has its own medieval tower with a terrace on it. The bedrooms and the communal areas were like stepping into a museum. Pierre, the owner, was incredibly friendly and couldn't do enough to help. It really was a pleasure to stay with him.
We arrived on our 20th wedding anniversary which was why we decided to splash out. Finding a restaurant to celebrate in proved to be a problem though. Most places were closed on the night and we ended up in a pizza joint! Having said that,
Le Comptoir des Saisons was a fantastic restaurant with great pizzas and cheap wine. It was absolutely packed, testament to its excellent service. The pictures on the walls suggested that the town has it's version of Pamplona's
San Fermines where the bravest (or most idiotic) run with the bulls. We also had a pleasant stroll down to the river. The old
bridge can clearly be seen and there are lots of information boards about the construction of the new bridge. It's a beautiful spot to stand and gaze over the water.
The next day we drove out to the World Heritage site of
Pont de Gard, thanks to a recommendation from friends. The pont was a Roman aqueduct, apparently the tallest one in the Roman empire, which took water from the mountains to the nearby city of Nimes. €18 seemed a bit expensive to get in, but that was for a car and up to four passengers. The museum was worth the entry fee itself and shows the history of the area as well as giving a good insight into the construction of the aqueduct. Don't miss the theatre because the short film is beautifully shot and will have you oohing and aahing at the local scenery. A great introduction before you go for a walk and see the bridge.
We took a stroll to the edge of the river then crossed over the bridge. It is an amazing construction in a truly spectacular location. You don't really get a sense of its height until you climb up the
moderately difficult footpath to the top. Then vertigo hits you!! After lunch we wandered through the Mediterranean garden complete with orchards, olive groves and vineyards. There were informative plaques as we went along but sometimes the translation left a lot to be desired!
Having walked rather a lot during the day, we didn't want to do the same in the evening, but so many more places were open so we had to go up and down the high street! We found a lovely place,
La Ceriere, which really would have made a much posher venue to celebrate 20 years of wedded bliss! The meal there was nothing short of perfection and we left feeling very happy with our choices.
The next day was the last leg of our journey back to Spain. It took us about four hours to get back to MatarĂ³ and we were surprised at how little sandwiches left on the table (in a bag) can biodegrade in three months!! Thankfully they didn't smell and no insects had found them!!!!!
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D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley
Historic old town
Sounds like a lovely drive even in the rain and a great find at the end of the day. Happy Anniversary! We celebrated our 20th not long ago in a castle in Ireland. We may need some food photos.