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Provence, France

The most amazing excursion during the Amawaterways river cruise from Lyon to Avignon was to a limestone quarry in Provence which has been repurposed into an immersive art experience called CARRIÈRES DE LUMIÈRES.

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The limestone quarrey (not my picture)

When we stepped inside the quarry, we entered Venice and were immersed in images of art and architecture. Haunting music enhanced the experience, and I was mesmerized.

My photos cannot capture the magnificence of this exhibit, so I encourage you to visit the site–and visit the place.

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One of the scenes projected on the quarry walls (not my picture).

From there, we went to Les Baux-de-Provence, a 12th century village on top of a mountain.

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Narrow street of Les Baux
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Saint Blaise Chapel, built in the 12th century
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Tapestry inside the Chapel of St. Blaise in Les Baux