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A Grand Schloss Hotel Fit for a King

March 29, 2011 By Helen Page

Schloss Bensberg Is One of the Largest Baroque Palaces in Europe: Located in the city of Bergisch Gladbach, high above the Bay of Cologne is Schloss Bensberg (Bensberg Palace), one the largest Baroque palaces in Europe today. History of Schloss Bensberg Schloss Bensberg was commissioned by … [Read more...]

Avignon, The Chiming Town

March 28, 2011 By Helen Page

Travel to Avignon - Things to See and Do in Avignon: Avignon's origins can be traced to Neolithic times when the Rocher des Doms, then just a rocky outcrop high above the Rhône river, provided shelter for a Neolithic settlement. Since ancient times, Avignon's strategic location on the Rhône has … [Read more...]

Tours and Sightseeing – From Avignon and Beyond

March 27, 2011 By Helen Page

Provence Sightseeing Tours from Avignon: The town of Avignon has plenty to keep visitors occupied during their visit, however, if you are spending a few days here, don't miss Avignon's beautiful and diverse countryside and the neighbouring towns and villages. Avignon sits at the cross roads … [Read more...]

A Photographic Exhibition of Royal Children at the Queen’s

March 25, 2011 By Helen Page

Marcus Adams: Royal Photographer at the Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse: On at the Queen’s Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh is an exhibition of more than 100 photographs by Marcus Adams. Titled "Marcus Adams: Royal Photographer" the exhibition is a celebration of … [Read more...]

The Wee Dram that the Queen Enjoyed

March 25, 2011 By Helen Page

Royal Lochnagar - The Single Malt Whisky With the Royal Seal of Approval: Royal Lochnagar is a distillery situated on the south side of the River Dee about a half a mile from Balmoral Castle. There are indeed many whisky distilleries in Scotland, but few malt whiskies can claim the "Royal" … [Read more...]

When All of Avignon is a Stage…

March 24, 2011 By Helen Page

The Festival d'Avignon and Off Festival are the Biggest Arts Festival Events in Vaucluse: For theatre-lovers, July is the prime time to visit Avignon when for three full weeks the whole of Avignon becomes a stage for the Festival d'Avignon and the Off Festival. Festival d'Avignon The Avignon … [Read more...]

Église St Pierre – Avignon’s Flamboyant Church of St-Pierre

March 24, 2011 By Helen Page

Church of St-Pierre - One of the Most Beautiful Avignon Churches: With the Avignon papacy in the 14th century and seven Sovereign pontiffs having resided in Avignon, it is not surprising that this town has many cathedrals, churches and chapels. Although not a major church, one of the Avignon … [Read more...]

Escape the Avignon Crowds at the Rocher des Doms

March 23, 2011 By Helen Page

Rocher des Doms - An Avignon Jardin with Magnificent Views of the Rhône Plain : To escape the summer heat and the crowds in and around the Palais des Papes square, take a stroll up to the Rocher des Doms, a lovely and shady garden located at the summit of the Doms Rock. Rocher des Doms … [Read more...]

Pont d’Avignon and a Shepherd’s Divine Mission

March 22, 2011 By Helen Page

Pont d'Avignon or Pont St-Bénézet is Made Famous by a French Children's Song: Near the Palace of the Popes stands the remains of Pont St-Bénézet, better known as Pont d’Avignon. This 12th century Avignon bridge is famous the world over through a much-loved French children’s song 'Sur le Pont … [Read more...]

Some Sweet Things from Avignon and the Region