The Mas de Genets has two separate rental accommodations, both on the bottom level of the mas with walkouts to a gravel terrace and views of the valley. Ours is two levels, but the one next door is on one level. The couple staying there right now is a younger couple, Sheila and Cole, from South Carolina. Sheila works with the daughter of Stephen Parker, the owner of the mas. We had drinks with them last night while Betty and Gary were still here and gave them a few touring tips.
We started the day with a trip to Chez Christine for petit dejeuner – croissants & raison buns with hot chocolate and coffee- magnifique! – while I posted the last edition of my blog. Then, we took a tour of the environs, which are as it turns out are all perched villages – Saignon being the premier one, with many others to follow.
We followed our great small scale map to the various perched villages in the area and ended up back at the mas, at which point I took a walk in the vineyard and tried to capture the uniqueness of this site.
Following a slow down at lunch, we drove to Menerbes, the famous Peter Mayle town and had a walk about. It is an outstanding walking village, with, once again, a photo op at each corner.
We drove back to Saignon via Lacoste, with its Marquis de Sade castle and then the Roman bridge, Pont Julien. This bridge, although not one-two with Pont du Gard is an interesting example of Roman building in the area.
Back at the mas, we had drinks with the patrons of the mas and then dinner, followed by another rousing game of Bite Me, this time with our American neighbours, Sheila and Cole. Sorry! They lost! C’est domage! Tomorrow, we’re expecting a visit from Peter & Margaret. And perhaps more Bite Me!
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