Farewell ProvenceToday we say adieu to Provence, and we have many fond memories of our two week stay. It is such a diverse area of France with the warm Mediterranean to the south, the rich wine areas of the Rhone, and its exotic blend of French, Italian, and North Africa cultures. The history of Provence is also quite diverse with many Roman and medieval ruins, and churches to visit; along with artist specific galleries. To walk the roads that Cezanne, Matisse, Van Gogh and Picasso did is very moving and gives context to these artists lives.
To experience life in Provence for two weeks teases you into how life is lived; to start you day with a warm croissant while you are busy planning your evening meal, then going to the local open are market and purchasing your vegetables, cheeses, baguette, and fish or meat. It can almost be described as a seductive experience for the senses with the sights, smells and sounds of the market.
With such fond memories, it is not au revoir but adieu as we will be back!
We arrived in Autun later this afternoon, and what a pleasant surprise this hotel has so much history. Our room has the open beam ceilings and the outside walls are 30” talk about sound proofing! Mother Superior had a very nice room, our main area of the room is 15 x 15 then we have a little sitting area and a bathroom and separate WC. The grounds are spectacular and the village is very old it dates back to 1 BC. So much history around us, and we are so fortunate to experience it. We are having dinner at the restaurant tonight; saw the menu and it looks spectacular. Tomorrow it is off to the wineries, bring on the Cote Rotie!
Au revoir,
Barb & Don
Posts
