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Uzès
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The Gallery |
avril 2000
Uzès, France |
A Visitor from Peterborough via Anduze
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Frances from NH, staying in the nearby town of Anduze,
came to Uzès...and the town was decked out in spring flowers!
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Frances and Sandra make the rounds at the Saturday
market...
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...joining the crowds for a taste of the region.
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Sunday is a great day to visit a château...
so we were off to Tarascon, a town with a fortified castle overlooking the
Rhône river. |
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The arches, the doorways, the tapestries,
the gremlins....
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King René's castle is enormous, with a collection of
17th century Flemish tapestries depicting Hannibal's escapades...Hannibal
and his elephants are reputed to have crossed the Rhone at Tarascon in the
2nd century BC...
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The castle epitomizes medieval fortress construction. Here is the view
from the parapet, across the Rhône to the enemy castle at Beaucaire...
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The mistral was really blowing, especially on top, but
we held on so we could take in the views from all sides! |
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The castle's turrets overlook the interior garden, where
these lilies seem particularly appropriate during Easter week.
Tarascon's castle is a marvel and well worth a visit,
even in the wind.
Thanks to Frances for inspiring me to visit this
magnificent castle on the Rhône! |
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