Hotel Les Nevons L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue

... bit grotty and run down and a bit poor… that does not normally put us off though so not sure what was wrong. The town was under going a fair bit of renovation and rejuvenation work and has a hell of a lot of potential as great place to visit…so perhaps in 5 years that is exactly what it will be. We went for a wander and found the amphitheatre which was like a mini coliseum in the center of town. It ...

Plan was to stay in Avignon but when we arrived we decided it was too big for us and after driving around the outide of the ramparts of the old city walls - very cool and the main thing we wanted to see - we made our way onwards to Fontaine de Vaucluse which is 20kms past Avignon. We arrived just before dark and found an Aire de Service at the edge of town where settled in for 2 days. The town ...

... the security of this fortress. Brian scoped out several indents where floor beams had been inserted, and hinges for doors had been drilled, as well as a fireplace opening. After the 1830’s it’s been used for local bull-fights and has been undergoing extensive renovations. Sandblasters pierced our ears and evidence of new stone was everywhere. Part of me was sad to ...

... to wander around this town ad see the exact places that are pictured in famous works. It’s amazing how much closer you can feel to a person just knowing you’ve been to the same places. But of course, 120 years later things have changed. Buildings are gone, skylines have changed, and 20th century influence is everywhere! Not quite as romantic ...

Curse the Mistral - it has been blowing for 3 days non stop and it is gale force and freezing cold. It appears to have abated slightly this afternoon and our local guide informed us that it stops after either 3 days, 6 days or 9 days so we are hopeful. Last night it ws like sleeping under a jet ready for take off all night. Poor Big Mama got rocked around and it takes a lot to move her. A big ...

... in 35 degree heat. After showering (/ diving in the river despite being told not to - rebels!) we were taken into town and given a little walking tour by Bridget. Saw the beautiful Palace of the Popes (very different from when I was last there and it was covered in snow!) and came across a cute little merry-go-round and... Well that was about it. So then we went off to try and find frogs legs for dinner (part of the points game) but could only get ...

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... centuries using only a pulley system and today we use modern machinery to construct buildings that wont last a decade. Are we progressing or digressing? The Pont du Gard is a critical link to the 30-mile long canal that carried 9 million gallons of water a day to Nimes, in the Provencal region of France. Well worth the visit and respectfully needing a couple of hours to gawk at, you can also spend your time ...

Sometime in the 13th century, the powerful Count of Sabran sought to strengthen control over his territory in southern France by fortifying the castle atop the hill overlooking the village of Saint Victor la Coste. For example, stone walls were built along the path that zigzagged up the hill to the castle complex. While the improved defenses deterred crusader armies from invading the surrounding area, the passing of almost 800 years was not so kind to the castle walls of Saint ...