This world famous bridge, and UNESCO World Heritage Site, straddles the Rhone River in Avignon, France. The Pont d’Avignon. Have a look...
Category: France
Viviers, France – Medieval Icon
Like many medieval towns, it's best years and peak population (30,000) are well behind it. This formerly walled city dates back to the 5th century. There are now about 4,000 inhabitants but Viviers remains remarkably well preserved. Cars are heavily restricted (largely due to the narrow streets) and its cobbled rues are welcoming. The town …
Avignon, France – The Papal Palace
If you are in the south of France, and near Avignon, the "Palais des Papes" is an absolute must and is in fact a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was both a fortress and a palace to 6 Popes through a large part of the 14th century (1309-1376). It remained the property of the Pope …
Ski Season Is Coming!
Can you feel a chill in the air or is it just my imagination? With the unofficial start of Fall, I’m already thinking about skiing. If there’s a better way to enjoy the winter, I don’t know what it is- the crisp air; new fallen snow; the exhilaration of the first run of the day. …
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