04-21
Location: Avignon, France
Wheather: Windy, but fine and sunny (22c)
Today we lined up another 1/2 day minibus tour (organised by the tourist office) to visit a small historical township called Le Beau hillside. The winds in this area were exceptionally strong, All through the little village the wind blew with enormous strength, definitely not a place of the wearing of loose hats. The village consists of two main streets, with attractions including a museum Euro7 entry, which I'm unsure what it houses, a small little chapel,lined with modern stained glass windows, was a simple yet pleasant place of worship. A non tourist attraction, yet a definate point of interest, the coffee store situated at the fork of the two main roads has served the bestcoffee sofar. Not only could they make a decent brew but serving sizewas also extra generous. Run by french speaking Italians this is sofar *the best* coffee store in all of Europe!
From LeBeau we travelled through the French country side, consisting primarily of crops of Grapes and olives to the Pont du Guard. The Pont du Guard being an ancient Roman built aquaduct dating back toaround 5A.D. The was a massive construction, as high as the Colleseumin Rome, and almost fully intract (although definatly not functional). You have the option of climbing to the top for a semi-panoramic viewof the aquaduct (unfortunatly tree growth makes the view some what limited), or you can go to the bottom of the river bed and walkbeneath, (definatly the preferred option). Our journey ended with the guide dropping us back into the city of Avignon.
In Avignon we followed, to some degree, 3 different walking tracks ofthe city. Markers on the footpath assist in navigating your around thespecified path.We ventured north and up from the palas de pope do a lovely park areacalled Rocher de Doms. Filled with stoned walkways, some fountains andkid playing areas this was a nice area to view the surrounds of thecity and the river Rhone. A reminder that the winds (known as 'the master' to locals) up here are quite gusty so secure loose clothing
Strolling back down in the city heading to the west wall, we walked across the Pont Edouard Daladier bridge to the other bank of the Rhone(opposite the old town. From here you can take in gorgeous views ofthe city and the Pont St-Benezet, which is lit up at night. That concludes today's trip, tomorrow we are scheduled to leave for Paris
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