On leaving Nimes this morning, we took a visit to a little place called Chateaux Neuf du Pape. Would be rude not to really, and we stopped at the Musse du Vin. Its a free place to visit, and learn about the history and heritage of wine making. Learned some interesting points, like the fact that each vine plant only produces around 500 grams of grapes (between 1 and 3 bunches depending on size). It makes sense now why vineyards are so huge. The museum tour was concluded by complementary tasting of some Chateaux Neuf du Pape wines and this was followed by a small purchase of a selection to bring home! We also visited a second place that made chocolate and wine, also offering free tastings. The chocolates were very nice, and we wanted to buy some – however keeping them in the car would have only ended in disaster by the time we got back home.
We then headed to Lyon. It’s an odd town with a mix of historical buildings mixed with older places and student areas. It’s the 2nd biggest city after Paris and it feels it. The population is also very diverse with a mix of cultures and races all in one big city.
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