It’s not a mini-cruise. It’s a fucking ferry - An X-rated ADVenture….

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Wapping said:
If he flicks the side stand out, then stands at the front of the bike and uses the handlebars to lift and then push the bike backwards, he can do it on his own. It’s a good way to reverse any bike into a tight spot, such as a garage.

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Thanks for the tip, but with two of us there and bikes on gravel below a step back onto tarmac, it seemed sensible to help mates out mid trip and avoid any falls, breakages or any other fcuk that may occur. It may not look pretty but was highly effective in getting the job done. I'll remove my elf and safety gear now and get on with enjoying the trip

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Stopped at the usual lunch stop but a bit early for lunch so just had a breather

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Had you mentioned that you were a bit early… next time you have such an issue (an I know you have had your lunch prepped in Castellane) I would recommend stopping here just mere 20 odd minutes down the road from the usual picnic spot. @Paul Young and I stopped there last year on our jaunt. Great atmosphere, food was good and very reasonably priced too.

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Waitress (from French Polynesia) however very nice that she was, had hairy armpits 😂
 

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Does a scooter bug you ? 😜

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Le Marronier is fabulous despite being #bikermatefriendly . Probably because it always seems to be mainly Germans, Dutch and Swiss here . Infact we’re the only three Brits despite counting fifteen bikes currently here .

The rooms are a lottery . They charge the same for every room despite some being at the back in the annexe and some having mountain views. They have a couple with big balconies but they save those for couples or those here five/six days.

But I’ve lucked out with a corner room with two windows and this view as posted above

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This is the room I had with wife a few years ago

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But it’s a fabulous place with a chilled vibe . €95 per room per night including three course dinner and breakfast, both of such you can take on terrace if warm enough ( it is ! )

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Assorted bikes

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Plus a cage 😳


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Nice pool too

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Lovely setting

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Cheers


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EVskiy said:
Had you mentioned that you were a bit early… next time you have such an issue (an I know you have had your lunch prepped in Castellane) I would recommend stopping here just mere 20 odd minutes down the road from the usual picnic spot. @Paul Young and I stopped there last year on our jaunt. Great atmosphere, food was good and very reasonably priced too.

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Ta but we didn’t want a big lunch . Had our baguette up the Col du Rousset
 
EVskiy said:
That’s a fair point, good to have an alternative though for the future.
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Think I’d leave an hour later . Can’t beat a €7 Pan Bagnat from the boulangerie. And I love that corner with the stone table in the shade
 
I think you’ve just re written my tour in July with Gooner.

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I go to France for the food…. I am sure Spain is also good judging by your report and photos…..Germany can be good if you like the standard German fare…..
Dont mind forking out a bit for a good dinner… ( pun intended). but have also stopped in at a village bistro and had a simple but amazing 3 course lunch for around €20….
Definitely not looking for egg ‘n chips…
…..But have been berated in past posts for pricing a dinner menu between €40 and € 60 ……
Judge for yourself and what suits your taste and pocket….
 
EVskiy said:
Didn’t the original owner at Le Marnnier said to us that he never took the keys out the ignition of his car…
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That’s true. But if he loses his vehicle, it’s a matter of only a few paces back to his front door. For the foolhardy Brit, it’s a considerably longer walk…. Or the shame of arriving home in a car. Forgive me, cage.

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EVskiy said:
Didn’t the original owner at Le Maronnier said to us that he never took the keys out the ignition of his car…
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Not quite . Jean -Francois had a Ducati Hypermotard and always left the keys in overnight. His daughter Alena now runs Le Marronnier .
Definitely not recommended 😜
 
Wapping said:
That’s true. But if he loses his vehicle, it’s a matter of only a few paces back to his front door. For the foolhardy Brit, it’s a considerably longer walk…. Or the shame of arriving home in a car. Forgive me, cage.

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All very true indeed, having said that and stayed at Le Maronnier twice (possibly three times) it is hardly like Blighty, with scroates on every corner casting their beady eye over your mighty stead of awesomeness. Worst thing that could possibly ever happen, is Mr. Fox taking an early morning shit again your rear wheel, even that be a miracle to behold.
 
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