France 2011 - The Canal du Midi

 Endless plane trees typify the banks of the Canal du Midi. TZ7

Some suprisingly large barges pass through the canal. TZ7

An ancient cottage reflected in the water. GH1

The old man and his dog pass by. GH1

The ruins of Oppidum de Ensérune look out over the plain. GH1

Lac du Montardy in the early morning. GH1

Beziers stone bridge beneath the cathedral. GH1

 Afternnoon sunlight on the stairs, Archbishops palace.GH1

Amusing gargoyles. GH1

 

Amusing gargoyles. GH1

 The high choir in Narbonne Cathedral. GH1

 Reflected light on stone in the cathedral cloisters. GH1

 Through to the main square in Narbonne. GH1

 Heavy dew and the early sun create a special atmosphere. GH1

The chapel basks in the morning sun. GH1

 Where you get to eat dinner in the grand style. GH1

 Sunlight invades the gloom of a darkened chapel. GH1

Dazzling 20th Century Stained glass at Fontfroide Abbey. GH1

The peace of a France Passion field in the evening sun. TZ7

France 2011 - The Camargue

Horseback is still the best way to explore the Camargue. TZ7

The marina quay at Port St Louis was our chosen stop for the night...

Just when you thought you had found somewhere quiet for the night - the customs arrive. TZ7

Have I been here before? the figure head is huge knife, fork and spoon! TZ7

Ferry across the Rhone. TZ7

Deserted car park by a salt lake, Piemansion  beach behind the camera. TZ7

Salt lagoon, typical of the south Camargue. TZ7

An Egret feeds in the Etang du Vaccares. GH1

Sunlit reeds at the edge of the Etang du Vaccares. GH1

Sun sets fire to the reeds. GH1

Go to sleep now. GH1

The iconic Camargue horse. TZ7

Central square of the medieval town of Aigues Mortes. GH1

Anyone for lunch? GH1

France 2011 - Avignon, Aix and Arles

Three Southern French cities beginning with "A". and a bit of light relief in between at a France Passion site

 

The Papal Palace of Avignon, taken with the TZ7 resting on the back of a park bench using the self-timer

 

  

Late afternoon, taken with TZ7

The Pont St Benezet or Pont d'Avignon, TZ7

Yup, that gets you attention - a bronze artwork in the Papal square, TZ7

Gold in the late afternoon sunshine, TZ7

 

Two icons together, TZ7

La Cure Gourmande - the sweet shop to beat them all, TZ7

Place de L'Horloge, TZ7

Inside the Papal Palace, GH1

A fountain to stop the traffic in Aix en Provence, GH1

The Cours Mirabeau, GH1

Cold morning sun, GH1

Colourful flower market, GH1

 

The Bridal carriage awaits, GH1

After the crowds have gone, GH1

Its still fun for some, GH1



Before our visit to Arles we took spent a night at a "France Passion" vineyard, Domaine de Suriane

 The old farms buildings reflect the late afternoon sun, GH1

The way to the lake, GH1

Serenity by the lake, GH1

The last of the sun, GH1

 

Say goodnight, GH1

Comes the moon, GH1

And don't let me see you talking to her again! - Berre L'Etang, TZ7

Now you see me, GH1

Now you don't - GH1

Arles Cathedral, GH1