We stayed for quite a while in Cassis and to be honest I think we both
regreted not to have booked another night in Cassis. After having layed on
the beach and walked in the Calangues, we were finally ready to continue to
Avignon.
After getting lost in Cassis (seemms compulsary) we left for the motorway.
We spent more time queuing for toll booths than actually driving on the
motorway and subsequently EUR 10 later we arrived in Avignon.
My Dad and Anne had recommended Hotel Medieval and after getting lost in
Avignon also we managed to cheque in. In best French style you plonk your
car in the street (which isn't much wider than a Citroen Xsara Picasso)
with your hazards on untill you are ready to continue, preferably with
between 2 to 4 cars having waited behind you...
The English receptionist at the hotel was so nice that he managed to uplift
the entire stay at Avignon with his helpful advice and general interest.
From or top floor window we have a nice side view to Pepes Palace...
Apparently the pope back in the old Roman days prefered to stay in Avignon
as opposed to Rome. Just as Queen Margrethe prefers Fredensborg to
Amalienborg...
Avignon in August is a nice town but very quiet. The shops are generally
very funky and you do get the feeling that the citizens are very
innovative.
We had a lovely lunch in the sun in the garden of Pepes Palace. Hereafter
we decided to spend the afternoon visiting Chateauneuf de Pape.
In Chateaineuf de Papel we decided to drive back to Avignon and enjoy the
meal in the town. We managed to find a nice restaurant that speciallised in
crepes and thus we had savoury and sweet pancakes for dinner.
