After breakfast in our courtyard, we set out today to explore the Luberon area of Provence. This includes all of the perched medieval villages and then some. From Bonnieux first hiked the ridge for a bit, then we went to…
More Wine, More Romans, and a Hike up a River
After breakfast our day began at several chateaus at Chateau neuf-du-Pape. We hit several great vineyards and chatted with the owner or one for about an hour. Then off to the town of Orange to see some great Roman ruins. …
Van Gogh, Gaugin, Romans, Wild Horses, and Flamingos
Traveled to Arles and saw the famous cafe where Van Gogh and Gaugin met for coffee everyday. Then some incredible Roman ruins just up the street. Then off to The Camargue, a huge nature preserve at the Rhone Delta for…
Scenes from our B&B
Tres Belle.
Sing along – Sur le Pont d’Avignon on y Danse, on y Danse….
Toured Avignon. The highlights were the medieval city and the Palace of the Popes. They reigned from here for several hundred years. Then outside the city wall was the St. Benezet bridge, better known as the Avignon Bridge of song…
Ah, Provence!
Arrived yesterday AM by TGV with my brother Seth and his wife Sharyon. Got our car and drove to St. Remy for market day. After dropping a few Euro on goods toured the town, lunch in an outdoor bistro, and…
Au Revoir Paris
Another spectacular day around Paris. Biked around Versaille and saw just how extreme royal opulence was. All of that gold is real. The gardens were expansive and impressive, but not nearly as pretty as Giverny. Walking home past Notre Dame…
For The Foodies
Went to Chez Juilien for dinner. Our best yet. The restaurant dates to 1780. Hand painted ceiling like the palaces but small and intimate. Then walked along the Seine. These pictures are for Erica and Matt.
Giverny – C’est Magnifique!
This morning we took the train out to Giverny, home and gardens of Claude Monet. It was absolutely spectacular! Came back to Paris for lunch in a cafe that has been around for over 100 years, then went to Victor…
Election Day in France
A quiet day as everyone is going out to vote. Visited The Royal Palace, La Puce Market, a giant open air flea market which runs the gamut from low brow knock offs to very upscale antique furniture and art. Went…