Although this section is called 'Provence' the route described here goes through a number of regions, including Alpes Maritimes, Haute Alpes, etc. It starts at the coast in Nice, heads for the Col de Bonette and over to Gap before descending into Provence.

	This is the view from D2565 heading north out of Nice, along the la Vesubie river. Once you get out of the heavy Nice traffic, there are a number of good cycling routes up in the hills, and beyond.
	"Bonette-Restefond road -- Highest road in Europe"
	Heading towards the pass.
	Near the top of Col de la Bonette.
	Col de la Bonette
	From the col de la Bonette, I headed along D900 to Gap, where I ran into the Cofidis pro cycling team out on the road. I continued past Gap, and went through this very small town on the way to Orange.
	Special traffic signal for bikes going through the tunnel (highway D994).
	Nyon's Romanesque bridge.
	The Roman Coliseum in Orange.
	Inside the Coliseum.
	Pont du Gard, the ancient Roman acqueduct. You can ride your bike across it (the upper part too if you are daring enough).
	The walled city Avignon. From Pont du Gard, it is a short ride to Avignon along the busy N100.
	Avignon.
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