Can E-bikes help the Environment? [Infographic] — ecogreenlove

Utilising data from The Department for Transport**, an infographic has been created that looks at total greenhouse gas emissions produced by standard modes of transport versus e-bikes. This is in a bid to encourage people to think about the environment and their role in helping it. Visual by Cycle Republic via Can E-bikes help the Environment? … Continue reading Can E-bikes help the Environment? [Infographic] — ecogreenlove

France-Brittany : Josselin Castle on the Velodyssey

France – Velodyssey : The ” Port de la Cayenne” , Marennes – La Tremblade – 30 photos

Beautiful Photography

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The port of La Cayenne is the oyster port of Marennes, small river town

of the Charente-Maritime

which is today one of the main oyster-farming ports of France.

Crossing France from north to south along the Atlantic,

the cycling track of 1,200 km makes it possible

to make a real cycling odyssey through the landscapes,

the cities and the terroirs of

Western France.

The Velodyssey is France’s longest

marked cycle trail.

It starts in Brittany and ends near the Spanish border , from

Roscoff to Hendaye in the Basque Country.

France-Velodyssey Cycling from La Rochelle to Royan and Bordeaux

It is located on the Atlantic coast, in the heart of the

Marennes-Oléron basin,

the first oyster basin in France and even in Europe

France-Velodyssey Cycling from La Rochelle to Royan and Bordeaux

The Cayenne is the name traditionally given

to the port

located on the Seudre river

at the end of…

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France – Brittany : The exotic Garden of Roscoff

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The Roscoff rocky outcrop is particulary protected. Very mild winters have allowed the development of an exuberant exotic garden overlooking the marina.

In the 18th century, after the decline of its maritime trade, Roscoff became a “corsair city” but a was also one of the main smuggling port with England, selling Bordeaux Wine, alcohol and tea!

The Jardin Exotique de Roscoff is located in Northern Brittany coast but thanks to the influence of sea currents the plantation of more than 3500 species from the Southern Hemisphere is possible. If you arrive in France bu boat from England come and discover these plants growing outside : cacti, succulents, protea, palms, yuccas and many more.

Cycling tour in Brittany from Roscoff along the Velodyssey

From Roscoff starts the Velodyssey in France

The Velodyssey is…

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France – Provence : Saint Rémy de Provence – Welcome in the heart of the Alpilles! – 40 Photos

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In the heart of Provence, this charming village enjoys a real provençal art de vivre : wander along the boulevards under the plane-tree shade, stroll around the narrow streets, find out a square where a fountain gently gurgles, the attractive boutiques and the Art galeries bring life to this town center.

Take a seat at a café or a restaurant terrace and taste the aromatic local cuisine. Getting to Saint Rémy de Provence also means taking advantage of the Natural Park of the Alpilles

If you get there you will understand how this magic environment where the sun shines more than 300 days per year has enchanted so many people, including well-known personalities.