Day 14 - Briancon Rest Day

Thursday, September 17

Briancon Rest Day

I had a true rest day in today. Sandy and I explored Briacon, a beautiful and very original mountain town. When the Popes moved to Avignon, it got its real start as part of the trade route between Avignon and the northern Italian towns.

Children running home from school for lunch.

Briancon has a beautiful old cite just above it called Vauban. There we saw very narrow streets with primitive sewage system in center. They aren't really used anymore.

Church at Cite Vauban built in 1706-18

The church was very quiet. It was beautiful but primitive.

Sandy at the gate to Cite Vauban with church behind her.

Birthday dinner desert. HOW ABOUT THAT!!

Today was my birthday, so Sandy took me to dinner. We were served one of the best meals ever. French food is dangerous - you will eat too much!