Tavertet and Vic

We headed 47 miles northeast to Tavertet, attracted there by the apparently amazing views. As far as strange villages are concerned this is right up there with Elterwater in the Lake District, it seems nobody actually lives there! The place is immaculate and very pretty, flowers, pristine stone houses, stone set streets, quaint church, but actually no people, no soul, no heart to the village. It seems that it has been almost purpose built for holiday makers, it reminded us of Duloc from Shrek, the only thing missing was the piped music. We’re sure it’s a mecca in summer and the walking and mountain biking in the area must be amazing.

The drive up was about 15 miles of hairpin bends which you know you have to come back down as there is no other way out of the place. Having walked around and taken in some lovely views we returned to civilisation at Vic and found an excellent aire for 5 euros. The historical centre is beautiful and tomorrow Rachel will treat me to a look around its very popular Saturday market, I can’t wait!

Vic

Some 'nugget'of a tourist spoiling the photo!