We ended up leaving the apartment at about 12 midday and walked to Les Halles Market. It was great. It is a fresh food market - everything you can imagine from fish, meat and chicken to fruit, vegetables, pastries, olives and spices and an amazing cheese stall. We decided to buy food for dinner, and ended up with an entree of Camembert & Stilton cheese and olives, followed by quiche, pizza and salad. We then walked to Phillips's shop, unfortunately he wasn't there, so we continued on our way through the streets of Avignon, stopping along the way for drinks.
After the tour of the Palace we walked back through another square which had a Carousel
We came to a large square, Place De L'Horloge, which is in front of the Popes' Palace, the square had a great atmosphere, there was even a man playing the trumpet
As it was going to take approx 1 1/2hrs to tour the Palace, we decided to catch the Petite Train tour of Avignon. An interesting ride around Avignon, through very narrow streets. It only took 1/2 hour, thankfully, as it wasn't the most comfortable. Quite a bumpy ride !!! We did get to see the great view from the gardens beside the Church, which adorned a huge gold statue. The train continued out of the walls of the city where we could see the famous Pont Saint-Benezet.
The Pope's Palace is huge. It appears to be a serious castle rather than a Palace. At least 2 Popes are buried here, John thinks it was just another waste of Papal money !!
We finished our day with drinks on the balcony of our apartment.
Don't know whether you are getting my replies. Looks as if you are having a fabulous time. Avignon look beautiful. We did not get there. So much to see in France. Catching up on emails etc. at Auckland airport on way home after visiting Andrew and Co. Had a great time. Always hard to leave though boys are growing fast. Let me know if you get this reply. Take care and travel safe and ENJOY!!!!! Xxxx
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