Puyloubier

We caught a small bus, not from the new bus station but in an extra bay just around the corner. Just as well we had plenty of time to find the right area. The return trip for a 50min bus ride was 4€40. For two. The bus wound its way through the hills below Montagne Sainte-Victoire and had to slow right down so a car could pass in the opposite direction. There were many bike riders on the road which made the corners interesting. The mountain, a huge lumpy mass of bare rock on one side and trees vines and farms on the other.

from the bus

When we arrived there was a strong smell of crushed grapes. We were beside a large winery.

The traditional street lights have no glass or globe, but an LED array [strip] in the top.

We walked around the town then up to the water tower to a viewpoint as advised by a local.

Provencal belfry

ramparts around the chateau

 As well as being a large wine growing area, it is popular for walking and bike riding. We noted a bunch of batteries being charged up in the cafe for a bike tour group. The hills are steep.

battery in white box

heavy duty road bikes

keeping the bottles cool