Ah oui. The time has come to say “au revoir” to the South of France. But why? Do we really have to go home? Why can’t we just stay here? I could get a job in a vineyard or a bakery. We could eat freshly-baked bread each morning and wash down lunch with rose. But then there would be no more travel letters. Non. C’est l’heure de partir. Continue reading “Au Revoir, South of France!”
Tag: Avignon
A Connection between Avignon and Chateauneuf du Pape?
We’re in Avignon, on a guided tour of the Palace of the Popes. We’ve just learned that the first pope to settle in Avignon arrived in 1309. He hadn’t planned on moving in permanently, but some invisible force kept him from leaving. Wanna know what it was? I think it had something to do with Chateauneuf du Pape. Continue reading “A Connection between Avignon and Chateauneuf du Pape?”
Finally, Avignon!
The South of France is beautiful in the fall. In Aix-en-Provence, leaves on the huge trees lining Cours Mirabeau are turning colors and starting to drop. We’ve been using Aix as our home base for making day-trips to explore Provence. Today we’ll go take our first look at Avignon. Finally! Continue reading “Finally, Avignon!”
Queen Joanna is Coming to Avignon
We’re in Aix-en-Provence, prepping ourselves for a visit to Avignon. If you’ve been following along, you know about the power struggles, strategies, and intrigue involving the mighty Kingdom of Naples in the 14th century. If not, go here to find out why Queen Joanna is Coming to Avalon. Continue reading “Queen Joanna is Coming to Avignon”
