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Sep 25, 2012 - ... on to Roussillon and Lourmarin (not St-Saturnin and Sault)

According to the Tour Itinerary: Day 3 Heading north from Gordes, we swing east and south to arrive at Roussillon, perching above the ochre cliffs. Roussillon was one the major producers of ochre for paints and pigments, and boasted 17 different colours. A sign-posted trail leads to the quarries where the shades of red, orange, yellow and purple rock contrast startlingly with the deep blue provencal sky. Stopping in St-Saturnin for lunch, we then climb past spectacular gorges and the ancient Chateau de Javon, before emerging into the...

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Heather and Gary in Europe - Fall 2012

May 27, 2012 - Into the hills

After a leisurely start to the day we headed for the hills. First stop Lambsec we came across a expo/? of antique American cars, as well as Volkswagen's and motorbikes. The most interesting cars were those with jointed axles.(?) as one drove into the square it was really performing. Front up, Back down. then one wheel up others down. Very entertaining. By the time I thought to take a photo, there was just a 'back in the air' happeneing! The combi vans and Volkswagen's looked very familiar. The kombi in this photo had been...

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