The Romans built a 31-mile system of canals to bring water from springs near Uzes to the new town of Nimes, where they built the Arena and the Maison Caree, the latter a remnant of a temple built for Apollo… Read More ›
Provence
Les Baux de Provence, France
Les Baux-de-Provence gets its name “baux” from a French word meaning cliff, and gives its name to bauxite, the aluminum ore that was discovered here in 1841. The lords of Les Baux ruled the Provence region during the Middle Ages,… Read More ›
Chateauneuf du Pape (the place or the wine)
On my trip to Provence, we spent each day at a different location, driving out from our rented house in St. Quentin. One day we took in Chateauneuf du Pape. The Palais des Papes (Popes’ Palace) is a gigantic (over… Read More ›
Market Day in Uzes, France
When I was in Provence a few years back with some of my friends, we stayed in a little village that is outside the larger town of Uzes. It was about 10 minutes down the road, so we ended up… Read More ›
Market Days in France
One of the enjoyable things about travel is seeing how people live. In France, visiting the local markets is a great way to see, smell, and taste the area. The French are using supermarkets more and more (such as Carrefour,… Read More ›
Two Different Girls 