A Saturday Drive across the Rhone for Brocante Markets
Inspire · Julie Whitmarsh · Shopping & GiftsContributor blog post by Vaucluse Dreamer:
Not every day starts with blue skies & sunshine in Provence and Saturday was one of those days!
When we woke, the rain was drumming on the roof and the whole place just looked soggy, so any thoughts of a bike ride went out of the window and we quickly decided on Plan B, which was to pop across The Rhone and take a look at the brocante market in Villeneuve-Les Avignon for the morning.
…Continue reading here for some background on Villeneuve-Les Avignon and its history with Fort Saint-Andre and an important monastery. The sun came out in time for Julie’s exploration of this Saturday brocante market that takes place near the Chateau.
Via:: Vaucluse Dreamer
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