“Le Petit Pompei” – Part Deux
After last night’s storm we had a leisurely breakfast (which lasted the whole morning!) until the afternoon wind seemed to waft back the warm Provence weather.
We decided to go back to Vaison La Romaine again to see the Medieval part of the town. It was well worth it. The Medieval town was built on the opposite bank of the river to the Roman town around a large 12th century fortification. The medieval town is not only perfectly preserved but is still in contemporary use today. Its cobbled streets wind upwards towards the castle through a maze of small houses, shops, art galleries and restaurants. The view from the top was fantastic.
Below the fort and adjacent to the Roman town is a 12th century cathedral on a site that traces its origins back to the fourth century when the Roman Empire adopted Christianity. It’s been extended and rebuilt in places but has been a place of Christian worship for over a staggering 1600 years.
