Todd and I flew into Paris on Monday (we left Sunday, arrived early Monday morning). We then took the bullet train (200mph) to Lyon. We were shuttled to the boat (a river cruise boat) and we napped for a few hours (since we didn't sleep on the plane, we needed a power nap). We got up and started our whirlwind tour of France! Lyon was our first city to explore. It is beautiful. We went and saw the Bastille in Lyon (so gorg!!!).
Here is the view from that Bastille on the hill.
Here is the view from that Bastille on the hill.
Todd and I in front of the cityscape....(we look tired, huh?)
Todd found some hot spots (grin) - Guiness and a hoochie bar! LOL!
From Lyon, we started to Cruise down the Rhone River aboard the River Royale. What a beautiful boat! And the food.....mmmm!
Our first stop was Vivers. It is a small village. Did you ever see the movie Chocolat? It was filmed in this village. It is so small - so quaint and beautiful.
We toured the city, then went to the cathedral in the center of the city. The local organist put on a performance of classical music on the organ at the church. Just simply amazing.
The trees in the village lining the streets were so kewl! We went to the Hotel DeVille (not Cruella's home - but the town center - village hall). The people of the village made us a luncheon of local fare (quiches, cheese, wine) and celebrated our arrival. It was so nice!
City center
Atop the village
Outside the cathedral...
those kewl trees
More pictures soon!
9 comments:
OMIGOSH, Bethie!! This must have been the trip of a lifetime!! Thanks for sharing your photos. You and Todd look BRILLIANT! Can't wait for more photos!
Looks incredible... I so want to go with Ryan next year but someone has to stay home... sighhhhhhhhh
Incredible !! Yes you look tired but the two of you also look happy !! I can hardly wait for the next installment.
oh babe ~ I'm so glad you're home! i didn't get to say goodbye because my laptop went out and had to go to the shop! :( but it's up and running now and i'm playing catch-up :) you're pics are GAW-JUS ~ i just love the one of the little street/alley with the laundry!
{{{hugs babe}}}
marcia
Great pics Beth!! I'm a bit jealous!! Glad to see you are having a great time!!
WOW Bethie - incredible photos! Looks and sounds like a wonderful time!
Beth...what a vacation....great photos and a memory of a lifetime.
Bela
These are AMAZING photos Beth!!!! Looks like it was a beautiful Trip!!!!
Vicki
what a lovely quaint looking city - so very clean!!! looks like everyone takes pride in their houses..
thanks for the pics
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