Sault

One of the most famous images from Provence is the incredible fields of lavender. And Michael P. was determined not to leave Provence without seeing the real thing. So while the Gagnons' colour of the day was Orange, Kate, Alan and the Michaels chose Lavender by visiting Sault – the home of those renowned lavender fields. En route, the scenery was beautiful as we travelled switchbacks in the highlands of the area, first glimpsing fields of lavender from afar.

Even before reaching Sault, we came face-to-face with a field of deep purple lavender, where Alan tried to hide among the odoriferous vegetation. He wasn’t too successful, though, despite his camouflage shirt.

The drive to Sault was very scenic, but it was especially dramatic to see the fields from the heights of Sault, where we enjoyed the view while partaking in a “café crème.”

After Sault, we continued on to the Rhône via les Gorges de la Nesque, that gave us beautiful scenic vistas.

Later that evening, we met up with the rest of our gang for a late dinner in Montluel, a small town not too far from our destination, an old castle outside the tiny village of Le Montellier.