What an Esplanade

The stunning J4 Esplanade in Marseille.  The cantilever roof of the Villa Mediterranée reflected in the beautiful Mucem museum building.

And here the two lovely buildings seen together from the Fort St. Jean with the Cathedral Mont Majour in the background.

And again from the Fort St. Jean, the amazing elevated pedestrian bridge across to the Mucem building.  Just stunning architecture.

A fishy business

Fish swimming along a wall!  You see all sorts of interesting things in Provence in the most unlikely of places.

Here in Aubagne, part of an exhibition 'au fil de l'eau' . A school of fish moving in a slow and silent travel demonstrating the apparent fragility of the fluidity of time in a state of infinity - is a loose translation of the plaque.

 

A glorious day in Marseille

A day full of sunshine and lovely sights.
The stunning Norman Foster 'Ombriere' capturing amazing reflections of people and life around the Vieux Port

The cascades of the fountains at the Musee des Beaux Art, with playful pink dolphins.

And of course the always gorgeous view of the Vieux Port itself with a myriad of boats dancing in the Autumn sunshine

Classic architecture in Nimes

The beautiful Carre d'Art a Norman Foster designed art gallery is a delightful light and airy structure.

And in the square opposite, the fantastic Roman Maison Carre with its superbly detailed ceiling in the portico

And viewed from the Maison Carre, spot the crocodile on the roof!

Serene

An early morning hot air balloon ride over the Luberon valley. Just cresting the hill over Roussillon village and soaring towards the Petit Luberon mountains to the south. A picture of serenity.

Scary!

Scariest scarecrow ever seen!  In the gardens at Salagon

A prettier prospect in the flower beds.  The themed gardens have over 1700 species of plants.

Little pieces of history at Salagon

At the lovely old priory at Salagon, beautiful frescoes and some delightful carving detail at the entrance.