Le Grand Tinel

This picture gives you an idea how big the rooms are in the palace. This room was used as a reception hall but during a conclave it was walled off so that the cardinals couldn't be influenced by outside persons. Only a small opening was left to allow food to be passed in. Peter is loading his tablet.

Avignon

March 28th 2019
So what did I know about Avignon? I could only think of two things: “Sur le Pont D’Avignon, L’on y danse…” and the fact that the Popes moved there for almost 100 years in the 14thcentury (and I had to look that up). Still, it seemed like a good idea to visit this site from Montpellier even though we would be closer when we are in Arles. As we are in Arles only a few days, we booked the ... read more

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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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