Shorter ride today so a leisurely buffet breakfast at hotel in Arles. I certainly ate my share of smoked salmon, melon, cherries and fruit in general.

Just heard in the correct general direction on small paved roads. Very peaceful. A number of historic forms along the way, each with a chateau, historic center, lots of tourists. Basically following the Rhone upriver.

In Beaucaire a first for me. A man walked up to six friends at a table outside a bar. He shook hands while doing the kissing ritual except this time for kisses for each. That and a lot of bonjours.

Avignon. Ready ride, made it longer just because. So ends the bike portion ( except a small piece from Cannes to Nice). Tomorrow a train to Cannes.

Avignon a large city with a large wall around a significant area. Tree lined main street. Very busy tourist office.

The line was far too long to get into the palais du papes. An exhibit on, what else, the papacy. History buffs will remember the popes of Avignon. Roman ruins, the city has it all.

This is the most crowded city of this trip.

Dinner. Had to look this one up and then try it. Clafoutis is usually a dessert but was offered as an appetizer.

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