It certainly was, whatever the situation. Being a manual, the torque of the motor ensured that I didn't have to stir the gear lever around all day when touring the area and the superior surfacing of the French Autoroutes made the journey to and from our accommodation a real joy.

Finally, having the roof down in such stunning scenery and fantastic weather really made our time in France very special.

We are returning to the Gorges du Verdon in Provence next year and are already looking forward to it!!