A lovely ride out of town on a good path and lovely canal views. The terrain and the tourists are changing as I approach the camargue. Signs about looking at and respecting the wildlife, many many joggers and cyclists. The cyclists here are unloaded. Full spandex riders. Picture of maybe not so wild horses.

Detour to the sea. Very long beach here and not as crowded as further south.

Just wandered up the coast using my natural navigational instincts. Got to Agde on the river Aude. Another old riverside city steeped in much history. Much to see on today's route.

Up and down and into the many beaches. Eventually to Marseille Plage and the seaside cycle route to Sete. Have been looking forward to this section and it lived up to expectations.

After a wonderful ride along the sea and dunes, as well as the Plage at sete the old city appears. Another city built on the water, another city bisected. Lively and crowded.

One of the best riding days.

Festival day in sete. School kids dress up in uniform and parade on the canal- in special boats.

Le vieux port is clearly, by sight and smell, a fishing port. Lined with small places to eat the produce. Lots of places have grilled sardines,bourrides of monkfish,soupe de poisson, bouillbeise,etc. I decided to try a local dish with a spicy tomato sauce, la marmite du pêcheur. Wonderful!

Anticipating the question I asked about the preparation. The marms are lightly salted and then sauteed in olive oil and a little butter. After they have been reduced two large pieces of monkfish are added. The tomatoes and spices folded in and then the large shrimps, clams, scallops, mussels and garniture. All of this over a little bit of pasta.

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