by Steve Tanham
Knock-knock-knock-knock-knock… Pierre-Paul Riquet was having a bad night, as he tossed and turned… Louis XIV was his patron, although he doubted even the Sun King’s sponsorship would alleviate his growing debts – debts that had now risen to a level he knew he would never be able to repay. It was all down to an obsession, no, the obsession – to connect the waters … Read More French Postcards 11: knock, knock…
by Steve Tanham
Bézier is a beautiful city. It was established five hundred years before the Christian Era and thrives today. It is located in an fascinating region: that of Languedoc-Rousillon, the border Départment between the Mediterranean side of southern France and Spain. Many view this part of France to have been kept economically disadvantaged for a long time, following the internal persecutions of the Albegenisan period. … Read More French Postcards 10
by Steve Tanham
It was hard to leave Narbonne. We had formed a very special bond with the place; but, we had another 50 km ride in front of us, one that would see us arriving at our penultimate destination – Bezier. First, we had to retrace our steps back up the Canal Robine to rejoin the land of the Midi. The few kilometres up to Cuxac … Read More French Postcards 9
Sun in Gemini 
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