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The group leaves for a walking tour of Viviers.
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Getting organized.
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Off we go!
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A street lined with plane trees.
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A view of the old city through a rustic archway.
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More plane trees. It would be so beautiful in the summer.
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A local house.
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The local pottery shop. A quick stop here for some last minute Christmas gifts.
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Our guide Marcus.
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Another house in Viviers.
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The ancient wall around the city.
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Beautiful curtains in a local home.
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No two way traffic here!
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The local butcher. Note the sausages hanging in the window.
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The narrow streets of Viviers.
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The group stops for a photo op.
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Beautiful architecture.
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The old city tower.
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Santa is coming to visit!
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The old city tower and a blue sky!
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A view of the city.
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The church in the city center.
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A view of Viviers from above.
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The Rhone in the distance.
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Rooftops of Viviers.
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A bridge in the distance.
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The Church with it's buttresses.
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All decorated for Christmas, and here comes Santa!
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A beautiful entry way.
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Meg, Kim and Kathy as we enter the biggest lock on the trip with a 75' drop.
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The Chardonnay has dropped 75' and the wall behind us holds back the entire power of the Rhone River. A little eerie.
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Harry and Kathy looking at the gate behind the MS Chardonnay.
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