May 30, 2017
Today is my last full day in Chasse-sur-Rhone visiting my wonderful cousins. I spent a delightful week with Claudine and Astrig and I sincerely thank them for their hospitality, generousity, and kindness. I wish we lived closer so we could see each other more often and spend more time together.
We drove to the amazing city of Vienne. Roman artifacts and historic relics are everywhere. The picture above was taken in a lovely public park. A segment of a 2000 year old Roman road was uncovered during an excavation. It was left intact for modern people to appreciate ancient technology.
We walked to the Lapidary Museum housed in the 5th century Saint Pierre Church, one of the oldest surviving churches in France. St. Peter’s Church was built within the walls of Roman Vienne and used as a funerary Basilica. The building was made into a museum in 1809 and restored in 1860.
I had to include this photo of le Temple d’Auguste et de Livie which was built to honor the Roman emperor Augustus and his wife Livie during the last quarter of the first century. I think it’s incredible to live in a town with a real Roman temple!!
Ghadoo the cat waiting for his next meal:
