We cruised back to Avignon from Arles. In the morning there was a walking tour. The Old City of Avignon is a walled city. It is known as the “City of Popes”. It was the Papel seat in the 14th century when the Pope abandoned Rome and went to Avignon. The Palace of the Popes is a work of Gothic splendor!! So much to look at!! The Place de l’Horloge was fabulous with the carousel and the clock tower, the Paroisse Saint Agrical and then The Place du Palais- Pope’s Palace. Then off to wineries in the afternoon!!

In the afternoon it was off to wineries!! I went to 2 wineries. Chateauneuf-Du-Pape Bouachon and Caveau Domaines Mousset. What a delicious afternoon learning the secrets of proper wine tasting and savoring the flavors. This was a “must-do” since I could remember my parents enjoying Chateauneuf-Du-Pape wines when I was growing up.

What a beautiful day!!