Rhône Valley - Vineyards and ancient stone

The wheel of time

The settlement of Glanum was founded in the 6th century BC, later became a Roman city and was ultimately abandoned in 260 AD.

[Corinthian temple at Glanum]

Echoes through eternity

The town of Orange was founded in 35 BC. The Roman amphitheater is the most impressive in Europe still standing.

[Théâtre antique d'Orange]

Impregnable

As the pope fled from Rome to Avignon, the city flourished. The building is the world's largest Gothic palace.

[Palais des Papes in Avignon]

King of the hill

This hill has been inhabited since 6000 BC. The castle was constructed in the 10th century and destroyed in 1633.

[Les Baux-de-Provence]

Le grand bleu

Starting the day with a morning swim in the Mediterranean.

[Côte Bleue, west of Marseille]

One man on a lonely platform

The Romans settled the city of Lugdunum on the hill of Fourvière, two millennia ago.

[Going uphill by funicular, Lyon]

Echoes in eternity

The theater was build around 15 BC and later expanded in 120 AD, with seating for 10 000 spectators.

[Théâtre Romain, Lyon]

Take me to church

[La Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière, Lyon]

A touch of terroir

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a classic wine region along the Rhône river.

[Vineyards in Châteauneuf-du-Pape]

Like a halo in reverse

The building is the world's largest Gothic palace. Anyone compensating much?

[Palais des Papes in Avignon]

Reach out and touch faith

[La Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière, Lyon]

Off the map

Sometimes detours makes for the best memories.

[Roaming the countryside in Châteauneuf-du-Pape]

Step right up

[Passerelle Saint-Vincent, Lyon]