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Exploring Avignon, Orange, and Chateauneuf-du-Pape August 1 - August 8, 2017

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August 8th 2017
Published: January 26th 2018
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We had heard from many other cruisers that we met that we had to spend a few days in Avignon so that was the plan. A few days turned into 9 days, but this was due to the fact that not only were there a few places to check out in Avignon itself, but it served as a great base for day trips to visit other villages/towns allowing us to learn more about the history of this very interesting area of Fra... Read Full Entry



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Bob & Janice Waller
s v Tsamaya
s v Tsamaya
Like so many others we love to travel and we love to sail so cruising makes a lot of sense. Janice has retired from Cornell as a business manager and Bob has retired from South Seneca school district as the high school principal. It's time to sell the house, get rid of whatever doesn't fit on our 40 foot Caliber LRC named Tsamaya (this means Travel Well in Setswana) and set off to see the world. Our reasons for publishing this blog is twofold, first to keep in touch with our friends and family and secondly to share our experiences. If you would like to receive notification when we have added ... full info
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Interesting Door DetailsInteresting Door Details
Interesting Door Details
The Hotel de Ville (Town Hall) in AvignonThe Hotel de Ville (Town Hall) in Avignon
The Hotel de Ville (Town Hall) in Avignon
Love These Paintings In the WindowsLove These Paintings In the Windows
Love These Paintings In the Windows
always do a double take when you spot these
Always Surprised to see Phone BoothsAlways Surprised to see Phone Booths
Always Surprised to see Phone Booths
and they actually work!
Flowers Are Seen EverywhereFlowers Are Seen Everywhere
Flowers Are Seen Everywhere
Enjoy the Details on the Building HereEnjoy the Details on the Building Here
Enjoy the Details on the Building Here
Unfortunately Even Here You Can SpotUnfortunately Even Here You Can Spot
Unfortunately Even Here You Can Spot
those golden arches, luckily these aren't too large
In France You Always Have a Great SelectionIn France You Always Have a Great Selection
In France You Always Have a Great Selection
of cheeses and desserts!
Notice There is a Fortification Across the RiverNotice There is a Fortification Across the River
Notice There is a Fortification Across the River
as seen from the Palais des Papes
Waterwheels Used in the Cloth Industry Area of AvignonWaterwheels Used in the Cloth Industry Area of Avignon
Waterwheels Used in the Cloth Industry Area of Avignon
which was prominent in the early 1800's
The Ramparts Around Avignon Built Between 1355-1372The Ramparts Around Avignon Built Between 1355-1372
The Ramparts Around Avignon Built Between 1355-1372
are 26 ft high & were over 2.5 miles long!
The St. Lazare Gate Was Refurbished in 1400'sThe St. Lazare Gate Was Refurbished in 1400's
The St. Lazare Gate Was Refurbished in 1400's
as an entrance for distinguished guest to Avignon
One of the Towers that Made Up Part of the DefensesOne of the Towers that Made Up Part of the Defenses
One of the Towers that Made Up Part of the Defenses
of Avignon
A Gate into the City Close to Where Our Boat Was DockedA Gate into the City Close to Where Our Boat Was Docked
A Gate into the City Close to Where Our Boat Was Docked
The Swiss Guard Soldiered in Avignon The Swiss Guard Soldiered in Avignon
The Swiss Guard Soldiered in Avignon
from 1573 until 1790
How Perfect is this for France How Perfect is this for France
How Perfect is this for France
with the selections of wines here!
Joan of Arc Shows Up EverywhereJoan of Arc Shows Up Everywhere
Joan of Arc Shows Up Everywhere
Wonder Where This Piece Had Been Originally UsedWonder Where This Piece Had Been Originally Used
Wonder Where This Piece Had Been Originally Used
Views of the Countryside on Our Way to OrangeViews of the Countryside on Our Way to Orange
Views of the Countryside on Our Way to Orange
We Chuckled At Thinking of an OK Corral in France!We Chuckled At Thinking of an OK Corral in France!
We Chuckled At Thinking of an OK Corral in France!
billboard seen while on our bus ride to Orange
The Orange Theatre & Temple Originally Looked Like ThisThe Orange Theatre & Temple Originally Looked Like This
The Orange Theatre & Temple Originally Looked Like This



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