On the Banks of the River Rhone

Through the towns and country lanes fortress walls and ancient stains Roman treasures, aquaducts the running bulls, a stroke of luck! Cobblestone and feudal cracks the culture weaves and summer smacks! enchanted ramparts, medieval ruins coliseums and communes Aigues Mortes to Avignon the rolling hills and castles strong fields of grape and olive trees cicadas singing on the breeze Tranquil rivers, lost lagoons horses prancing at high noon flora and fauna in lofty decree! say the sycamore and cypress tree De Lumières in tomb-like calm illuminating sounds of Brahm Vermeer, Picasso and Van Goh the ghosts of Voltaire and Rousseau Les Baux-de-Provence's immersive stage brush strokes wide from another age chambers deep at quarry rock the mesmerizing notes of Bach Sacred figures, holy shrines monestries in grand design blocks, arches and polished stone gladiators at the throne Castle turrets and dungeon bars the ancient bridge of Pont du Gard chapel bells across la ville spiral stairs where time stands still Scrolls and chronicles filled with scars church and state with dark memoirs scholars, artists and dignitaries in pursuit of God...and all his glory

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