Viking Burgundy and Provence France
The Rhone and Saone - 8 Day Cruise, plus 3 nights in Paris.
March 29 - April 9, 2008 - Beginning at the Marseille Provence Airport and departing from Charles de Gaulle Paris
The Rhone and Saone - 8 Day Cruise, plus 3 nights in Paris.
March 29 - April 9, 2008 - Beginning at the Marseille Provence Airport and departing from Charles de Gaulle Paris
~Patricia Blackstock~
Arles, France
1888, Vincent Van Gogh wrote his brother Theo about Arles: "Nature here is beautiful. I can't match its beauty in my paintings, but I take so much in that I can let myself go without restraint." Some of his finest works were produced here. Many scenes in Arles were made famous by Van Gogh. Arles was also known as "Little Rome of Gaul" and was once the richest city of the Roman Empire after Rome. The Roman Arena still is used for bull fighting.
Click the photo of the Van Gogh garden on the left to view all my photos of Arles.
1888, Vincent Van Gogh wrote his brother Theo about Arles: "Nature here is beautiful. I can't match its beauty in my paintings, but I take so much in that I can let myself go without restraint." Some of his finest works were produced here. Many scenes in Arles were made famous by Van Gogh. Arles was also known as "Little Rome of Gaul" and was once the richest city of the Roman Empire after Rome. The Roman Arena still is used for bull fighting.
Click the photo of the Van Gogh garden on the left to view all my photos of Arles.
Avignon, France
Avignon is home to the Papal Palaces where Popes of the Holy See resided for much of the 14th Century. Avignon boasts of several museums which house extensive collections from the 17th and 18th centuries. Gypsies resided in Avignon in the 1800s, and in the last 30 years the elegant old homes of the town have been restored. Click the photo on the left for more Avignon pictures.
Avignon is home to the Papal Palaces where Popes of the Holy See resided for much of the 14th Century. Avignon boasts of several museums which house extensive collections from the 17th and 18th centuries. Gypsies resided in Avignon in the 1800s, and in the last 30 years the elegant old homes of the town have been restored. Click the photo on the left for more Avignon pictures.
Tournon and Tain L'Hermitage
There are many vineyards in this area where we toured Tain L'Hernitage, famous for its red wines. At the chocolate factory of Valrhona Aux Sources Du Grand Chocolat we tasted chocolates of many delicious varieties, and we shopped our way back to the Viking Burgundy. Click the photo on the left for more pictures of Tournon and Tain L'Hermitage.
There are many vineyards in this area where we toured Tain L'Hernitage, famous for its red wines. At the chocolate factory of Valrhona Aux Sources Du Grand Chocolat we tasted chocolates of many delicious varieties, and we shopped our way back to the Viking Burgundy. Click the photo on the left for more pictures of Tournon and Tain L'Hermitage.
Lyon
Lyon is a 2000 year old city as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lyon is the 2nd most important city in France and the Archbishop's seat is here. Our strolls and bus tour included Old Town, St. Jean Cathedral and a visit to the Textile Museum. It was in Lyon that the Jacquard loom, the first automatic loom able to weave complex patterns was invented. Click the photo on the left for more pictures of Vienne and Lyon.
Lyon is a 2000 year old city as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lyon is the 2nd most important city in France and the Archbishop's seat is here. Our strolls and bus tour included Old Town, St. Jean Cathedral and a visit to the Textile Museum. It was in Lyon that the Jacquard loom, the first automatic loom able to weave complex patterns was invented. Click the photo on the left for more pictures of Vienne and Lyon.
Chalon-sur-Saone and Beaune
Beaune is the wine capital of Burgundy! Here we learned about local wine production and enjoyed a tasting at one of Beaun's famous wine cellars. Many of the area vineyards are still owned by Hotel Dieu. Founded in 1443, Hotel Dieu is a splendid example of Gothic architecture with a beautiful, intricate tile roof. In the wake of the Hundred Year's War. 3/4 of the town had no supplies and suffered from poverty and famine. The hospice was endowed with an income from the vineyards and engaged a large number of artists in its conception. For more pictures , click the image on the left.
Beaune is the wine capital of Burgundy! Here we learned about local wine production and enjoyed a tasting at one of Beaun's famous wine cellars. Many of the area vineyards are still owned by Hotel Dieu. Founded in 1443, Hotel Dieu is a splendid example of Gothic architecture with a beautiful, intricate tile roof. In the wake of the Hundred Year's War. 3/4 of the town had no supplies and suffered from poverty and famine. The hospice was endowed with an income from the vineyards and engaged a large number of artists in its conception. For more pictures , click the image on the left.
Dijon, Paris, St. Chapelle, Notre Dame, The Louvre
We added a three-night extension to the Viking Burgundy River Cruise. The motor coach took us through Dijon where we had an early morning tour of the old city, then we continued to Paris where we checked into Le Meridien Montparnasse hotel. We toured the Louvre where we explored the museum's unequaled collection of sculptures and paintings. St. Chapelle was built in the 1240s to house relics from the Holy Land. The small chapel's beauty is due mainly to the stained glass windows that surround the upper floor. More than 1,100 biblical scenes are depicted , and they still project the same luminescence they did 700 years ago. For more pictures , click the image on the left.
We added a three-night extension to the Viking Burgundy River Cruise. The motor coach took us through Dijon where we had an early morning tour of the old city, then we continued to Paris where we checked into Le Meridien Montparnasse hotel. We toured the Louvre where we explored the museum's unequaled collection of sculptures and paintings. St. Chapelle was built in the 1240s to house relics from the Holy Land. The small chapel's beauty is due mainly to the stained glass windows that surround the upper floor. More than 1,100 biblical scenes are depicted , and they still project the same luminescence they did 700 years ago. For more pictures , click the image on the left.
Viking Burgundy. The Passengers and the Staff and Miscellaneous Pictures
The Viking Burgundy was built in 2000. It carries 154 passengers and 40 crew members. ship designed for taking in the picturesque riverside landscapes, whether through the many panoramic windows or from the sun deck. Our onboard meals, prepared by European chefs, include several choices of regional specialties and traditional favorite. For more pictures , click the image on the left.
The Viking Burgundy was built in 2000. It carries 154 passengers and 40 crew members. ship designed for taking in the picturesque riverside landscapes, whether through the many panoramic windows or from the sun deck. Our onboard meals, prepared by European chefs, include several choices of regional specialties and traditional favorite. For more pictures , click the image on the left.
My Review of the Viking Burgundy.
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The Windows of France
A collection of windows I photographed throughout this trip. Some are pretty, some are in need of repair, but they all reflect a different way of living, and they all have a story to tell.For more windows , click the image on the left.
A collection of windows I photographed throughout this trip. Some are pretty, some are in need of repair, but they all reflect a different way of living, and they all have a story to tell.For more windows , click the image on the left.
Vienne, France
Vienne is one of the oldest towns in France. It lies about 30 miles South of Lyon, on the Rhone River. The Roman influence on Vienne is easily spotted during a walk through the town center. There is the Roman Theater, the second biggest in France. Our tour and included the Temple of Augustus and Livia, Cathedral of St. Maurice and a mini-train ride to the top of Mount Pipet which offered extensive views of the countryside. For more pictures , click the image on the left.
Vienne is one of the oldest towns in France. It lies about 30 miles South of Lyon, on the Rhone River. The Roman influence on Vienne is easily spotted during a walk through the town center. There is the Roman Theater, the second biggest in France. Our tour and included the Temple of Augustus and Livia, Cathedral of St. Maurice and a mini-train ride to the top of Mount Pipet which offered extensive views of the countryside. For more pictures , click the image on the left.
Paris, France
We boarded a mini-train which we rode up to the Monmartre artist district where we viewed and purchased some local art and souveniers. We also visited Sacre Coeur. The interior of the church contains one of the world's largest mosaics. We saw the Eiffel Tower and enjoyed a 1 hour boat trip along the Seine on one of the Bateaux-Mouches which took us through the heartland of Paris. It is an unforgettable experience to see so many of the major tourist sites from a new perspective. Also included here are many photos of the Paris area. For more pictures , click the image on the left.
We boarded a mini-train which we rode up to the Monmartre artist district where we viewed and purchased some local art and souveniers. We also visited Sacre Coeur. The interior of the church contains one of the world's largest mosaics. We saw the Eiffel Tower and enjoyed a 1 hour boat trip along the Seine on one of the Bateaux-Mouches which took us through the heartland of Paris. It is an unforgettable experience to see so many of the major tourist sites from a new perspective. Also included here are many photos of the Paris area. For more pictures , click the image on the left.
