There is just a hint of spring in the air here with the sounds of a few more birds singing and a very slow increase in temperature. March will be here soon and at that point it will be just about time to say good bye to winter here....I hope.
The snow in the valley has been gone for awhile but yesterday we took a trip to the highest point in the Luberon range where some of that snow was still hanging on. It's still hard for me to decide if the Luberon and Vaucluse ranges are mountains or just really big hills. We were close to the summit yesterday which checks in at around 3690 feet so I guess you could call it a small mountain. Regardless of the label, these hills / mountains provide some great views in all directions.
We started our ascent on the mountain from the north on some very curvy and narrow roads. We decided to take the long way back and make our descent on the southern exit into the valley below which wasn't nearly as steep as the north side. It wasn't long before the valley opened up before us revealing some nice villages in the distance and alot more green than I was expecting....I think spring might come a little earlier on the south side.
We stopped in the little town of la Tour d'Aigues to view this massive structure that stands right in the middle of the village which is called Renaissance Castle. You immediately notice the architecture which is more elaborate and detailed than most other castles in the area. Many parts of the castle have deteriorated and collapsed over the years, but much still remains. They have started the process of renovating the structures which will take years and many euros to complete.
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| The back side of the castle. Lots of renovating left to do. |
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| Part of the entrance....a touch of Greek or Roman architecture |
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| Renaissance Castle - front |
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| Time and weather has taken its toll on the old place. |
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