The Traveling Toddler Visits Villeneuve Les Avignon

This small village was recommended to us by a  local of Avignon. He told us to go to on Saturday, see the Marché aux Puces (flea market) and then head up to the square for a glass of wine in the afternoon.
We did just that. Plus we threw in a castle and an abbey garden for good measure.

The flea market is only open for a few hours in the morning. What treasures to be found! I could have spent my life savings on all the beautiful artworks, ancient toys and gently used YSL purses. This was not a favorite activity for The Adorable Toddler or Wonderful Husband, and so we walked up the hill, into the village. We found a square where a second market selling award winning cheeses, olives, fruits and vegetables from the region. We stopped and had a coffee, people watched and let the Adorable Son run around. Next we pick up some olives, and wandered up through the giant gates and into the abbey's serene garden.

When we entered the garden we were amazed by the sharp contrast of the busy square, busting with food and talk in comparaison to the hush of the abbey garden. There were many different sections, views and flora and fauna quietly growing under the southern sun. The Adorable Son soon found the glassy pond that contained fish and quickly got to work trying to throw rocks in it. The Wonderful Husband quickly, and quietly explained that these were special ponds we cannot throw objects into....He was pretty perplexed by the idea. Best thing was to keep moving. So we did.

Enjoy the photos of our day at Villeneuve les Avignon, there is so much beauty to be found.