This stronghold at the top of the mountain has painstakingly restored and is the most popular attraction in the region, and I might add, for good reason. It is a beautiful old village with medieval narrow lanes wandering up the hill to the castle with shops and houses to look at all the way. I was surprised at the rocks which were everywhere as were the views. It was a great place for a fortress because it could be defended in all directions. The Catholics and Protestants tangled here often over many years. I am pleased to be here in 2011 rather than 1011.
Provence is a beautiful part of the country and is also famous for the cultivation of olives. After walking around Les Baux, we visited an olive farm. We learned a lot and were impressed with the energy of the owners. It was a thriving business.
This is our last day on the boat so Ken and I elected to stay on board this afternoon rather than take a walk around Arles, the town made famous by Van Gogh and Gauguin. The Romans made it a metropolis complete with an arena, amphtheater and baths but we decided that we had enough of the Romans on this trip. Tomorrow we drive to Barcelona.
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