We took a 5 day trip to Avignon where we staying in an AirBnB. From Avignon, we took 1/2 day trips to Arles and Orange.
Avignon is the largest of the 3 towns and was, at one time, the home of the Catholic Papacy ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avignon_Papacy ). The big draw is the Palace of the Popes and Saint Benezet Bridge. Quaint and trendy shops and restaurants contribute to it’s popularity as a tourist destination. It’s one of the main stops for tour boats up and down the Rhone River. We walked it and biked it and did our best to avoid the congested touristy areas. We stayed in an AirBnb close to the train station in the heart of the city.
We caught some music at a local Tapas bar and biked to Abbey St. Andre which had great views of Avignon and the Palace of the Popes.
There were some French soldiers with security dogs at the station on the way to Arles. Arles is know for it Roman Coliseum that still holds bull fights. Also, Van Gough spent some time in Arles and some of his most prolific work was done there. He spent a little over an ‘ear’ there.
Orange has the finest preserved Roman Theatre in the world. Very impressive structure that still hosts theatre and music events.
We had 5 busy days and the photos give you an idea of what we’re seeing. We’ve also met some wonderful, friendly people along the way. It felt good to get back to Limoux, where we could relax a little and spend some time reflecting and putting together the blog. Over the next couple of weeks we’ll rent some bikes and further explore the immediate Limoux area.
Paul and Kaye: Travels 
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