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  1. Gem56

    Ouzo, Schnapps, Rosé & Prosecco

    Walking back to the hotel and we heard music so decided to check it out. It was obviously some sort of celebration - lots of wine glasses and platters of hors d'oeuvres. As soon as the music was over we left - just in time it appeared because they were locking the door, probably to keep people...
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    Ouzo, Schnapps, Rosé & Prosecco

    Bar 46 - One of our favourite restaurants in Avignon. Escargots drowing in garlic butter, frogs legs, creme brulee. Sorry, I can't remember what the other thing is.
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    Ouzo, Schnapps, Rosé & Prosecco

    We collected @Mattg from the airport in Geneva and proceeded through to Avignon via Annecy. Hôtel de Ville d'Avignon Palais des Papes Sur le Pont d'Avignon L'on y danse, l'on y danse
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    Ouzo, Schnapps, Rosé & Prosecco

    Inside the walled city Cathedrale Saint-Pierre
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    Ouzo, Schnapps, Rosé & Prosecco

    There's a history lesson displayed on the outside of the walled city, If only we could read it all, however we got the drift.
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    Ouzo, Schnapps, Rosé & Prosecco

    These European cities have very efficient tram systems... until something goes wrong. This tram stopped to pick up and put down, the problem was he couldn't get going again. It was peak hour and it was loaded with passengers. Horns were blowing as one could imagine, but it was clearly out of...
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    Ouzo, Schnapps, Rosé & Prosecco

    Geneva The same situation as at other city hotels, included with the city tax is a free transport ticket which covers trains, trams and buses. We stayed at the Holiday Inn Express - on points - at the airport. We only had the tail end of the day so hopped on a train to see as much as we could...
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    Ouzo, Schnapps, Rosé & Prosecco

    On returning to the Hilton at Evian, they had changed the Lounge hours since our previous stay - previously 6-8, now 5-7 and it was just on 7. However, the lovely Julie who was incharge of the Lounge, welcomed us back with open arms and put together a plate of nibblies for us and gave us a...
  9. Gem56

    Ouzo, Schnapps, Rosé & Prosecco

    What amazing country. I lost count how many times I said WOW!
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    Ouzo, Schnapps, Rosé & Prosecco

    Thank you.
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    Ouzo, Schnapps, Rosé & Prosecco

    We took the scenic drive from Bern back to Evian via Mt Blanc and Chamonix. Very pretty! It took us a couple of hours longer than the direct route, however it was so worth it.
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    Ouzo, Schnapps, Rosé & Prosecco

    A very popular park overlooking the river
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    Ouzo, Schnapps, Rosé & Prosecco

    Albert Einstein's house from 1903 to 1905
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    Ouzo, Schnapps, Rosé & Prosecco

    Claims to be the oldest clock in the world. Constructed in 1191 and renovated in 1770 and still keeps perfect time.
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    Ouzo, Schnapps, Rosé & Prosecco

    As part of the City Tax fee you receive a FREE tram/train/bus ticket that is applicable for the entirety of your stay (both the day you arrive and the day you check-out); perhaps the only thing in Switzerland that can be considered good value! So, we made the most of that FREE ticket and took...
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