The morning started early after docking in Tournon during the night. We were ashore
at 8:30 AM ready for a walking tour of the town. The hillsides were enveloped in wispy
fog, the trees showed patches of Autumn color.
Vineyards here grow syrah grapes - the harvest is over for this year.
Our ship - with the dark blue hull - docked under the dawn fog bank.
The terraced vineyards rise up from the small town of Tain L'Hermitage - home
of Valrhona chocolate, one of the leading gastronomic chocolates in the
world - on the opposite side of the Rhone River from Tournon.
Above - Tain L'Hermitage
Sailing the beautiful Rhone River from Tournon south toward medieval
Viviers. . . . . .the foothills of the French Alps in the distance,
Another part of France new to me and surprisingly lovely.
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Everything is so idyllic and picturesque. I had a down day yesterday with the dust filled skies and garbage twirling everywhere. I try to see the beauty but this country is filled with so much trash and sometimes it is hard to look past it all. Best wishes, Tammy
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful Mary. I love seeing these pictures. I have not been to that part of France. xo Penny
ReplyDeleteWow!! How beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing your trips with us.
ReplyDeleteHow very beautiful everything looks. Your photos are excellent too .. besos..
ReplyDeleteGlorious, Mary! I would love to do something like this. My hubby took a boat cruise up the Rhine once. Amazing views!
ReplyDeleteOh Mary. The mist. The hills tinged with autumn. The water. It's all so lovely and I feel as though I've had a few moments in France just visiting your blog.
ReplyDeleteMary, these photos are fantastic. The autumn colors, the mist, the view, just fantastic.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
What beautiful countryside even in the fog. I'm surprised at all the colours in the foliage there. I think more than we have here at the moment. Enjoy your tour!
ReplyDeleteI just love your photos. They make me swoon and want to hop a plane for France.
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