Provences

We went to Provences, choosing to stay at Arles because we could not get a room in Avignon. Arles is 1 1/2hr away from Avignon and this is the place where Van Gogh painted his Starry night, compare the picture above to his painting and you will see the similarities. We also caught our very first Bull fight in Arles, held at the famous Arena (Roman Amphitheathre) for 10 euros.

Avignon which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is popular for sights like the "Palace of the Popes" and the St Benezet Bridge. The bridge has initially 22 arches but today only 4 are left as seen in th picture above. Entry to the Palace is 9.50euro and the bridge 4euros.

It was in Provences, that we decide to splurge on a authentic french Provencal meal. It was delicious and the best! The damage for that meal was a 3 course set dinner for 16 euro per pax but its was really worth it! Too bad we forgot the camera.