Yesterday (Thursday 19 May) we went exploring, drove across to Bagnol sur Ceze, then Pont d'Esprit, where we visited the Museum of Sacred Art ( a hidden gem), then inland up the Ceze valley. A pleasant days travelling, with great scenery, some pleasant stops in villages, and the highlight being an hours walking through forest at a former monastery, whose name escapes me.....
Today we drove to Avignon. The Palace of the Popes, built in the 14th century was very impressive, and a great introduction to the history of the region and the city. A couple of galleries were less spectacular, but quite pleasant.
We were home by four pm, and spent a pleasant evening walking around Audabiac, preparing dinner and reading. I have been reading the Wikipedia entry on Avignon, which is fascinating, and a great complement to todays visit. The trivial fact of the day is that John Stuart Mill died in Avignon and is buried in the cemetery.
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