On our last day in Provence, we decided to slow it down after our “crazy” trip to Monaco and the French Riviera. We slept in, had a leisurely morning and caught an early afternoon train to Nimes. There we got a glimpse of a well-preserved (and still in-use) Roman stadium (similar to, but smaller than, the Roman Colosseum), did some people watching at a street cafe, and returned to Avignon in time for dinner. Afterwards, we ventured out to find some nightlife. With the university on break, not much was happening and all we could find was a laid-back French karaoke bar. Picture typical karaoke combining American pop music with a French accent. They sure do love their Lady Gaga here. For our final day in France we strolled the streets of Lyon as we awaited
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