Packed most of the morning, then set out to see the Abbe de Senanque, near Gordes. Lots of blue sky and warm temperatures as we made our way on a one-lane mountain road to the abbey, and we were fortunate to be there at just the right time when the church was open to visitors. It was built in 1148!! Then we took a road to Murs, a pretty little place surrounded with many upscale hotels and rental homes back in the hills. On the way back to Apt we saw a huge cliff, probably 300-400 feet and a kilometer long rising up out of the forest. Right below the cliff is the little village of Lioux, which was completely empty, though it is obviously lived in. It must have been naptime, because all but one of the shutters were closed, and we saw not one person, though there were cars parked near the town hall. Bryant commented that there must be but one sign in this town: BEWARE OF FALLING ROCK! I don't think I could sleep at night knowing that the cliff was directly above my head. Made for great photos though. This place was never mentioned in any of the tour guides I read before our trip, but it should be!
Our Provence adventure is coming to an end with our drive to Nice tomorrow, and our flight out on Sunday morning. Will be seeing many of you soon! Hope you have enjoyed our trip......virtually that is.
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