Before saying au revoir to The South of France, we had to get in one last bike ride, especially one along the stunning cliffs and beaches of the Mediterranean. With the help from The Lonely Planet’s Cycling France guide, we were able to find the perfect route: Mediterranean Promenade. This sixty kilometer out and back stretch of curling road promised to delight our eyes while being easy on our bodies.
Not so sure we can agree with the Lonely Planet’s description of the route being an “easy jaunt”, but it was GORGEOUS. We drove from Mougins to the town of La Napoulle, to get started. Fun fact, La Napoulle is the home of the Mimosa. I never would have guessed that a town not in Champagne would have invented the Mimosa, but I’ll take it!
Our ride began with a climb out of La Napoulle, which is directly west of Cannes. We passed beautiful homes perched on the sides of steep mountains jutting out into the sea. We passed stunning cliffs that created inlets of turquoise water. We noticed the really beautiful homes that were built on the cliffs with steps leading directly to the water.
This route along the Corniche d’Or as it is called offered views of the Mediterranean's silvery waters, but also of the lands red rocks. Yes, red rocks! Blue sea, yellow sand, green trees, and red rocks. The most picturesque, beautiful bike ride ever. Onto Narbonne, as we are clearly hungry after a 35 mile ride. A santé!
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| 2010-07-19 - Mediterannean Promenade |
Amazing scenery. I too am shocked that the Mimosa was invented here. But, then again, French Fries were not invented in France.
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