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Behind the scenes of
Le Tour de Love
It's my OH who is the cycling fan, but I was quite happy to be persuaded to visit France when Le Tour de France cycling race was on a few years ago. I mean, I could put up with seeing some sweaty men on bikes if it meant being in France, right?
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And I must admit, I fell in love with the country, and Paris especially. There are so many beautiful towns and villages, houses and churches, and stunningly breathtaking scenery, that I simply had to write about it! And because I wanted to get as much of it into one book as possible, incorporating Le Tour de France into the story seemed as good a way as any.
Images: visit-somme.com, triphobo.com, francethisway.com
These are some of the spectacular places that the race has actually visited - some of them several times over the years. My favourite has to be Mont Saint Michel; the town is one of the most romantic places I've ever seen. But that winding road up the Col de Tourmalet looks impressive, too. I don't think I'd like to even drive up it though, let alone cycle it!
Images: Amaustan, sandaya.co.uk, accommodationinprovence.com
Here are a few images from the race itself - you'll recognise these in the book, too. And I was so proud that a Welsh chap won it in 2018!
Images: cyclingnews.com, roadbikeaction.com, whichtrainingcamp.com
And there had to be romance, of course, and with Paris being one of the most romantic cities in the world and the end of this particular cycling race, I simply had to have the final scenes take place in this lovely city.
Images: Yann Caradec, uk.hotels.com/go/france
I hope you enjoyed this little peep behind the scenes. I had such great fun writing the story, and I hope you are as much in love with France (and Alex) as I am.