Avignon

A taste of France – Discover the top food cities: Reims, Dijon, & Avignon and learn about the must-try French dishes & best restaurants.

I first remember hearing the song “Sur le pont d’Avignon,” during my grade school French class.  After I announced that I would be majoring in French in college, my dad, a professional musician who’s only contact with French has been through music, would jokingly begin most phone conversations by singing “Sur le pont d’Avignon” (or …

In the southern Rhône River valley, low, twisted grapevines cover the rocky countryside, producing some great wines. John and I have tasted quite a few Côtes du Rhône during our wanderings between the Alps and the Mediterranean, and we hope for many more. The high-speed train whisks us from Paris to Avignon, where we pick …

When in Provence, checking out the many street markets is a must. While in France we build our sightseeing around the markets. We get to the town early, visit the market and spend the rest of the day visiting the sights. The vendors at these markets are friendly and most will speak at least a …