For those unfamiliar with this medieval walled city a boost to Wikipedia might be worthwhile. Two days planned so as to have time for another side trip to the sea for another longer plunge.

Another almost perfect ride. Cycle path from sete is better than the road. Stopped for fruit and got perfect peaches after asking him which were the best for eating right now. He tested maybe ten and delivered well. Added fresh still hot croissants. No pain aux raisins available.

QB sent a nyt article about bread sales on decline in France. Sitting here having a morning coffee at a boulongerie and watching a lot of bread leaving the shop. Most people are take three loaves.

Several beach towns and lots of riding along the sea, La Grande Motte.

Aigues-mortes had greatly enlarged it's tourist business since I was last here. Somewhat reminiscent of new Zealand. Tours, shows, excursions on and on. 12th century church and town walls the same except now cleaned. Very crowded inside and outside the walled city.

The time QB and I were here we had loaded bikes and could not safely explore the inner city. With my bike at the hotel I wandered. The tourist office was out of maps. The shops are definitively higher end here, prices too.

My excellent three star hotel (would be a four star in they put in an elevator) is fully sold out. Lovely room, fine hospitality, services that work well. Even has a swimming pool.

Pitted for a more traditional French dinner. A one night break from seafood. Hungry after today's ride. The restaurant was recommended as traditional style.

Nems du thon. Tranches of tuna lightly wrapped in dough. Sweet and door sauce, carrot melange with Vietnamese spicing. Quite good, large amount of perfectly prepared rare tuna.

Pork in a tangy reddish curry sauce. Properly done. No room for dessert.

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