012 Sun, War & More

South of France, Part 1

Air Date: 2024-03-09

Arc de Triomphe, Orange

The south of France offers beautiful river valleys and centuries of history, including ancient Gallo-Roman structures, along with WW1 and WW2 memorials. The sunny days keep the south noticeably warmer than the north of France.

Randy's Rambling

Tower of Constance, Aigues-Mortes

Religious freedom was often lacking in France, and the persecution could be brutal if you were on the wrong side. Marie Durand is one of the heroes to emerge from the pages of history.

Recommended Resources

The Day of the Panzer by Jeff Danby (2008)
Randy's Joan of Arc poem with trip photos Domrémy-la-Pucelle
Site: USA State Travel Advisories

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Banner Pics

1. Montsec; 2. Basilica for Joan of Arc; 3. Ruins of Allan; 4. Clos Saint Roch, Viviers; 5. Roman gym, Orange; 6. Park memorial in Montpellier; 7. Gardens of Nîmes; 8. Pont du Gard; 9. Aigues-Mortes; 10. Remparts of AIgues-Mortes; 11. The Mediterranean

Mapping the Sites

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1. Compiègne
2. Reims Notre Dame Cathedral
3. Saint-Mihiel
4. Montsec American Monument
5. Domrémy-la-Pucelle Joan of Arc birthplace
6. Vienne
7. Allan Medieval Village
8. Viviers Clos Saint Roch
9. Orange Arc de Triomphe
10. Avignon Palais des Papes
11. Montpellier Protestant Memorial
12. Nîmes Fountain
13. Mauguio Mediterranean Sea