Today we headed out to visit Fontaine-de-Vaucluse and Sénanque Abbey. We weaved our way through little towns and many roundabouts passing rolling hills and olive groves on our way to Fontaine. The little town has the remnants of a castle set high on a prominent outcrop while the very clear river, coloured a fantastic green from water plants, runs through town. An example of a paper mill still produces rag paper using a water wheel to power the mill. We strolled up along the river to the source which is the exit point from an underground water system set in a cave at the base of a high limestone cliff. We enjoyed a relaxing lunch by the river of various treats including a very special local sausage (for Edward) of herbs, spices and offal. After we set off again to Sénanque Abbey which is the iconic image of the church set in the Lavender fields most people are familiar with. We drove through Gordes and stopped for pictures after the Abbey leaving a visit of the town for another visit to France at some point in the future. Back to Avignon for dinner in the evening; a feast of cheese, bread, fruit, etc.....
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