Tag Archives: Avignon
France Part Cinq – Orange and Chateauneuf du Pape
Back to our chariot for the latest adventure taking in the Roman city and renowned wine region. We stopped first for picnic supplies and a whistle-stop tour of Villeneuve’s striking cathedral with it’s fine cloisters. After that, it was all green for go to Orange for its impressive amphitheatre. Unbeknown to me before the trip, […]
France Part Quatre – Avignon
We breakfasted on fresh croissant, even fresher cherries and the kind of filter coffee that screams WAKE UP at you. Today was to become one of those instant recall days. Pierre, our attentive/slightly fussy host, told us that today was market day in town. Our plans to stroll up to the Fort Saint-Andre and the adjoining Jardins […]
France Part Trois – Aix-en-Provence and up to Avignon
Today was chill day – we had been flat out for six days after all and we would be on the road again soon enough. Aix is one of those places that I have heard of so many times but hadn’t got around to visiting – it was worth the wait. A chilled vibe prevailed, […]
Euro 24 1st Semi Final – France v Spain
Now it gets really serious! The first semi final would have graced the final as two serial winner nations go head to head. France My most visited foreign country is facing political turmoil at the moment as it looks forward to hosting the Olympic & Paralympic Games very shortly. I love visiting – very special […]
Sunday Photos – Tour de France
With the delayed Tour de France now in progress, I am reminded of our train/car tour in 2015 when we started in Nice and ended in Paris via Avignon, Lyon, Strasbourg and Eparney. Here are a few shots from the tour. French Cemetery, Verdun, France Palace of the Popes, Avignon Abbaye de Sénanque, Provence Cannes
My Top 20 Favourite Travel Photos – 16 to 20
What’s the point in taking photographs? They are souvenirs of course, memories of fabulous sights, magical holidays & iconic locations. They can evoke amazing feelings and transport us right back to a special moment in time. Nowadays, with the advent of smartphones and digital cameras we take thousands of pictures and videos every year, an […]
Le Tour de France – Part Three, Avignon & Roman France
Continuing my alternative tour ideas in France utilising engine power, I am now turning my attention to Romanesque France…… Gaulish The two main cities that you can use as a convenient base to explore the Roman sites are Avignon & Nîmes, so let’s start there. Avignon The walled compact city of Avignon and it’s smaller, younger brother Villeneuve-lès-Avignon sit […]
Le Tour de France – Stage Three
Continuing my alternative tour ideas in France utilising engine power, I am now turning my attention to Romanesque France…… Gaulish The two main cities that you can use as a convenient base to explore the Roman sites are Avignon & Nîmes, so let’s start there. The walled compact city of Avignon and it’s smaller, younger […]
Second Cities – Twenty to Eleven
I was very interested to read the article posted by the Beauty of Travel website giving their opinion on the 50 top cities to visit before you leave this mortal coil. Any such list is of course subjective and it is very difficult to narrow down to only 50. I am happy to say that […]
France Part Quatre – Avignon
We breakfasted on fresh croissant, even fresher cherries and the kind of filter coffee that screams WAKE UP at you. Today was to become one of those instant recall days. Pierre, our attentive/slightly fussy host, told us that today was market day in town. Our plans to stroll up to the Fort Saint-Andre and the adjoining Jardins […]
