Aups, Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France [HD] (videoturysta)
[EN] Aups is very pleasant small town located near the Lake of St. Croix and the Verdon Gorges. Wandering through the picturesque streets of the old town you can admire beautiful antique doors of medieval houses, ancient fountains and beautiful sundials.
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[FR] Aups est tres agréable petite ville située pres du Lac de Sainte-Croix et les Gorges du Verdon. Errant dans les rues pittoresques de la vieille ville, vous pourrez admirer de belles portes anciennes de maisons médiévales, fontaines anciennes et magnifiques cadrans solaires.
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Carpentras, Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France [HD] (videoturysta)
[EN] Carpentras is a Provencal town of art and history, located at the foot of Mont Ventoux. You can randomly walk the streets and alleys of the center and you will for sure discover many treasures of the town: The Orange Gate, the Cathedral of Saint Siffrein, the Hôtel-Dieu and also many squares and fountains.
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[FR] Carpentras est une ville provençale d'art et d'histoire, situé au pied du Mont Ventoux. Vous pouvez vous promener au hasard dans les rues et ruelles du centre-ville et vous découvrirez de nombreux trésors de la ville: La Porte d'Orange, la cathédrale de Saint Siffrein, l'Hôtel-Dieu et aussi de nombreuses places et fontaines.
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[PL] Carpentras to prowansalskie miasto pełne sztuki i historii, położone u podnóża Mont Ventoux. Spacerując przypadkowymi uliczkami starego miasta na pewno odkryjesz jego skarby, takie jak brama Orange, katedra świętego Siffereina, Hôtel-Dieu, a także wiele placów i fontann.
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Uzès
Wander the cobbled streets & admire the shutters of the enchanting medieval city of Uzès in Languedoc Roussillon, France. The oldest duchy in France, explore its chateau the Fenestrelle tower and ancient history. Fabulous shops and dining and the most sumptuous markets in Provence every Wednesday & Saturday! shuttersandsunflowers.com
Vaison la Romaine, Provence Video Guide
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Vaison la Romaine has almost everything you'd think a village in Provence should have; Roman ruins, an old medieval town, a castle on a hill, narrow streets, vibrant colours, galleries and wine.
The town is split in two by the Ouveze river and it's worth visiting both especially on Thursdays and Saturdays during the summer when the town is host to a huge market.
It's easy to spend a day wander around the town and relaxing in a cafe or ice cream parlour but if you are feeling energetic then the mighty Mont Ventoux is just 30km away and perfect challenge for fans of the tour de france or anyone looking to get some fresh air.
Vaison la Romain has got it all.
Abbaye Saint-Michel de Frigolet revisited, Provence, France [HD] (videoturysta)
[EN] A few kilometers from Tarascon, in the middle of the Provencal forest, there is a beautiful abbey of Saint-Michel de Frigolet. You can park your car there (GPS: 43.8599789, 4.7286794). The area of the abbey can be easily visited. Visit the beautifully decorated church from the nineteenth century, as well as a Romanesque chapel. There is also a shop where you can buy products locally developed by monks. You can also take a walk in the surrounding area and enjoy amazing Provencal nature.
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[PL] Kilka kilometrów od Tarascon, w środku prowansalskiego lasu, znajduje się piękne opactwo Saint-Michel de Frigolet. Można tam zaparkować (GPS: 43.8599789, 4.7286794). Na obszar opactwa można bez problemu wejść. Polecamy odwiedzenie pięknie udekorowanego kościoła z XIX w., a także romańskiej kaplicy. Na miejscu znajduje się także sklepik, w którym można kupić produkty lokalnie wytwarzane przez zakonników. Można również odbyć spacer po otaczającym opactwo terenie i podziwiać prowansalską przyrodę.
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Historic Organ at Malaucene - 2
Pastor de Lasala plays the historic 1712 organ at Malaucene, Provence. The case was made in 1639. This video features a second short sequence of improvised versets to show the various registrations of this fine organ. The electric blower is used this time.
Rocacorba with David Millar - Cycling Inspiration & Education
Within a stone's throw of the beautiful Costa Brava and Pyrénées, the medieval town of Girona has been home to many of the world's professional cyclists for close to two decades, offering the perfect environment for a cyclist looking to hone their form on quiet roads and with favourable year round temperatures. There are a few of these 'pro havens' scattered around Europe, each having their own self proclaimed testing ground - usually involving a steep slither of road well off the beaten track where riders can test their form as season goals approach.
While Nice is famous for the Col de la Madone and Lucca the Monte Serra, Girona has its very own secret amongst friends, just 20 kilometres north of the old town. Named after the 12th century Santuari de Rocacorba that sits just shy of the summit this is a climb that, although not as well known as some of the more popular peaks, has a significance all of its own - especially for one rider in particular.
A pro for 18 years David Millar's turbulent career has been well documented, most notably in his books 'Racing Through the Dark' and 'The Racer'. Having moved to Girona a decade ago Millar is part of the history of Rocacorba, in fact the climb had such significance to the Scotsman that it's woven deep into the tapestry of life well after racing and now as a social bike rider with the creation of Velo Club Rocacorba.
I'd bumped into David in an airport a few months ago which got me thinking about how to really unlock Rocacorba's heritage the way I'd like to. Naturally that involved Millar himself. Thankfully the stars aligned and a few weeks later we were sat outside the Aquarium cafe in Banyoles - the same cafe Millar used to stop at before hitting the climb hard as a pro. Fortunately for me those days are behind him now so I got to see the climb at a social pace which meant I didn't have to grind my teeth or chew my stem (this time).
Leaving the tranquil lakeside setting of Banyoles and casually rolling out of town we picked up a sign for Pujarnol, it's here you'll see the first sign for Rocacorba too but don't be tempted to hit the gas too soon. It's not until you've covered 2.9km and cross the small bridge over the Matamors river that the proverbial clock starts ticking. From here the road starts to ramp up, its changing gradient makes finding a rhythm harder than you'd expect from a relatively short 13.8km ascent at an average of 6.5%. If you're not out to simply enjoy the view then the secret to riding Rocacorba lies in riding the easier sections hard, where we'd normally encourage you to eat, drink and get back in the green. The sight of the radio masts signals you're approaching the summit and, whilst we can't guarantee you'll get a welcome like we had from the Velo Club Rocacorba (this is a once a year special) we can say that if you pick your day well then the views from the top are well worth the discomfort on the way up.
Start: Banyoles
Length: 13.8km
Summit: 970m
Elevation gain: 881m
Average gradient: 6.5%
Max gradient: 15%
Ridden in March
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Pope Boniface VIII (Latin: Bonifatius VIII; born Benedetto Caetani, c. 1230 – 11 October 1303) was Pope from 24 December 1294 to his death in 1303.
He organized the first Catholic jubilee year to take place in Rome and declared that both spiritual and temporal power were under the pope's jurisdiction, and that kings were subordinate to the power of the Roman pontiff. Today, he is probably best remembered for his feuds with King Philip IV of France, who caused the Pope's death, and Dante Alighieri, who placed the pope in the Eighth Circle of Hell in his Divine Comedy, among the simoniacs.