I think I'm allergic to snails! Woke up in the night wheezing and congested, finding it difficult to breathe easily. My allergy pills did nothing, took a Nurofen which at least helped me sleep. No more snails. What a shame - I love them! Late start, breakfast from the local boulangerie. Then off to the Pont du Gard. Got a bit lost, even with the GPS, it had us going all over the place! When we finally got there it was worth it! Not to many people, a short wal...

Booked last minute accommodation in a chateau in Arpillagues (need to dble check name) near Uzes. We had heard, through a friend, that Uzes was a place not to miss. The chateau is absolutely beautiful. Mario is drooling and wants to buy it. We have a 2 bedroom room up 2 sets of stairs (!) and it feels very private. Just what you need for 2 noisy children (well 1 very noisy one). Short drive into Uzes. Very pretty town with lots of little lanes and magnificent ol...