On our way to Pau from Avignon and we made stops at Arles, famous for its former resident, Van Gogh. We picked up yummy sandwiches and Lisa was excited to get a good deal on Provençal dish towels. We then headed to the Mediterranean to enjoy a plunge in the clear and refreshing sea at a beautiful beach near the town of La Grande-Motte. It was a great way to break up a long day of driving. I wish we could have stayed longer; the water was so clear and calm; great...

In Avignon we stayed inside the walls of the old city where we had an amazing view of the Palais de Papes, which was illuminated at night. The first day we took the little train around the town and picked up ingredients for lunch at the local market. The next day we did a day trip to Gordes. On the way we had a great Provençal lunch at La Bergerie in Maubec. The heat was too much for us and we headed off for the nearest piscine municipale. The next day we took t...