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

France 2011 - Heading south to Nimes

This is the first trip away with a new Panasonic Lumix DMC GH1 with the 14-140 kit lens, bought from Jessops online. The more I get to know and use it, the more I like it.

The DMC TZ7 compact we have makes a great pocket camera when I dont want to carry the GH1, especially as the menu operation is very similar - avoids the inevitable wrong button pushes when changing between makes of camera.

France is like a second home to us. It is a vast country and must be the most motorhome friendly on earth. We could probably explore it for the rest of our days and still find something new.

The Millau viaduct, taken through the windscreen with TZ7

The sombre site of the 1918 Armistice signing at Compiegne. GH1, early morning

The walls of Provins fade into the distance. TZ7 on a hazy afternoon

Typical timbered house (without the satellite dish!), Provins. Taken with the TZ7

The imposing octagonal Caesars Tower, Provins. TZ7

Winter sun makes the colours shimmer, St Quiriace Church, Provins. TZ7

Empty streets in Vezelay. TZ7 on an a chilly overcast afternoon

The abbey of light, Vezelay. TZ7

The spooky Chateau at Lanau, Gorges de l'Alagnon. TZ7

Medieval Conques. Late afternoon, TZ7

Narrow streets, narrow houses, Conques. Late afternoon, TZ7

Tranquil river. Early morning, TZ7

The Millau Viaduct merges into the clouds. GH1

Highway in the sky. GH1

Domain de Montcardy. Misty early morning, TZ7

Perfection, The Roman Temple, Nimes. GH1

Fabulous detail. GH1

Thats some key you have, Augustus. GH1

Sublime stained glass, Nimes Cathedral. GH1

 Beautiful light and atmosphere. GH1

The ruin at the end of the street. GH1

Hey there lonely girl! Nimes arena. GH1, mid afternoon

Jardins de la Fontaine, Nimes. Afternoon, GH1

Jardins de la Fontaine, Nimes. GH1

Below Tour Magne, Nimes. GH1