Sandwiched between trips to Broadstairs, we had 3 days away with a second cousin of John and her husband from Brisbane. We first met on our Australian holiday in 2011 and then again in Barcelona in 2012 when they were cruising in the Med. This time, they had been seeing France and their river cruise left them at Arles. We travelled across and then we took them to Nîmes, to see this lovely city, which we like very much.
We started in superb weather at Les Arènes.
John had some fun running back from the camera to take photos of us all.
We went inside where one can climb up to the top, but it takes some time to find the staircase that will take you there and from which there is a great view over the city.
Both Lyn and Pat have a fascination with the grids and other signs relating to the town. This is Nîmes sign which is a crocodile chained to a palm tree.
Our next stop was La Maison Carrée. Where we saw a film of the foundation of the town, more that 2000 years ago
The following day, we took a train across to Marseille for more sight seeing, taking the little train up the hill to the church on the hill, Notre Dame de la Garde.
Views from the little train
Inside the church
Views from the church
The little train took us back to the port from where we continued to MuCEM, the Museum of the Civilisations of Europe and the Mediterranean. This time we didn't go into the museum, other than for a cup of tea, but walked around the very impressive buildings.
The top of the building with a cruise ship in the distance
The walkway to MuCEM
Looking out from the cafe
MuCEM building With the cathedral reflected
The villa Mediterranean
The ancient port
The next day, Lyn and Les took a train from Marseille to Nice to return to Brisbane and we returned home and prepare for our next trip to the UK
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