When we arrived in Avignon we explored the Pope's Palace. At a time when the Vatican was not safe the King of France invited the current Pope to come to Avignon to reside safely. For nearly a century, Avignon was home for the Roman Catholic Popes. Today the city is still surrounded by the original 3 mile wall. The Pope's Palace was grand with multiple levels to see.
Pope's Palace
Pope's Palace
Pope's Palace
Students inside the Pope's Palace
A Destroyed Bridge Outside of Avignon
After Avignon, we traveled to Pont du Gard:
The Group at Pont du Gard
The View from Pont du Gard
Listening to the Tour Guide
Safi & Lily
We ended our day in Nimes which is known for its production of fabric. In fact, the cotton originally used to make jeans came from Nimes. Nimes also had several exciting Roman structures to explore.
*All Pictures of the Roman Monuments
Tomorrow we head to the French Riviera for two nights.
p.s. Everyone is doing well!
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