We drove from Burgundy to Provence on Saturday. This is the "Villa" where we stayed for the week
It's called "Mas la Monaque" and had everything we
needed
This is the front porch
This is one of the dining areas, the one closest to
the kitchen.
The little town of Les Baux de Provence was about a
15-minute drive
It had lots of little streets with shops, restaurants
and people
The highlight is the ruins of the ancient fortress
It must have been pretty impressive a few hundred
years ago.
Meanwhile, back at the villa, a little bocce ball was
in order
This was taken at Dalmeran Winery. The well supposedly
dates to Roman times or at least it's pretty old.
Great lunch after the Dalmeran visit at Le Garde
Manger. That's the owner/chef serving us.
Somewhere near the villa, Maries?
The Roman Arch at Glanum, just south of St. Remy
The cheese course of our chef's dinner at the villa
Lunch in Arles
A side street in Arles
The Roman Amphitheater in Arles - 2000 years old and
still being used today. Almost like Qualcomm.
Kelly & Lorri in the amphitheater.
There is also a Roman theater in Arles and it is also
still un use.
Lorri on stage. This theater in its prime could seat
10,000 people.
Vincent van Gogh used to hang out and paint in Arles.
Still sort of looks the same, doesn't it?
The Maussane Market. Maussane was about four miles
from the villa. It probably still is.
Where the Maussane locals go for baguettes
Another 2000 year old Roman structure still standing,
the Pont du Gard.
This is the second tallest surviving Roman structure,
a few feet shorter than the Coliseum in Rome.
We enjoyed a few bottles of fine wine during our week
in Provence and had a great time.
The Beaune Heads:
Jack & Lorri
Josie and Skip
Greg and Kelly
Jan and John 