Gordes & Fontaine de Vaucluse

France, Gordes
europe_franceWe pass by Isle sur la Sorge strolling through the tiny and no so interesting downtown area; then we head towards the much more famous’ Fontaine de Vaucluse, a tourist trap even in winter…We refuse to stay there for the night so we move to Gordes. This village is one of the most beautiful of the area and although it is equally touristy, it is not to be missed.

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Carpentras & Pernes les Fontaines

France, Pernes les Fontaines
europe_franceWe visit Carpentras on a Friday morning, to go to the weekly market, known as the largest and the most important of the entire Provence but also to take advantage of the nearby camper stop where we discover how well-organized and friendly the French are towards motorhomes! Sunday morning we enjoy the truffle festival in Pernes les Fontaines, another lovely, quaint village… Continue reading

Avignon

France, Avignon
europe_franceWe left behind us Germany crossing the French border and keeping driving southwards to exit as soon as possible from the -0°C‘ zone. We managed to arrive to Avignon, with only one intermediate stop though not without adventure. Impressed by the papal glamour’ of the city, and encouraged by the more human-friendly temperature, we stayed there for almost a week!

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