Orange Amphitheatre

Built about 40 BC, this amphitheatre is a World Heritage Site. To give you an idea of the size, the statue in this picture is about 11 feet (3.5 meters) high.

HOW MUCH LAVENDER CAN YOU TAKE?

July 2nd 2014
1 July 2014 - Today we decided to go to the lavender fields around the area we are staying, which included Gordes. In doing research, I was thinking Gordes looked familiar and, indeed, we had been here before, on the last trip. Kevin had to remind me this is my third trip to Provence. But Gordes is the jumping-off point for The Abbaye de Senanque, which is VERY FAMOUS for its lavender pictures. It ... read more

Europe » France » Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur » Gordes

Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more

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