Today we went to Sylvacane, where the Cistercian Monastery from the 11th century is; Gordes, a perch village; and Roussillon, where they have ochre which are rocks/sand that you can mix with water to make watercolor paints or acrilic. Oh it was all so beautiful! And there was so much history at the monastery. I never knew that much about the Cistercian monks. There have been a few waves of people who've taken over the monastery because in the 14th century the Cistercians were killed and the place was burned down by jealous neighbors. Apparently these monks made beaucoup d'argent from selling fish, running a hostel, etc. They were so strict - only two rooms in which they could talk; only straw mattresses and one blanket! It was tres interessant seeing the changes from one decade to another, or from one group to another.
Gordes was pretty - just a village high up with a gorgeous view. I bought a few lavender products there!
And then at Rousillon there was the ochre. I really wanted to buy some, but I don't really know too many people who paint, at least not with watercolor or acrilic. Hm. Thank God I didnt fall or I would've been stained! I did buy some "sand art" though - of course.
Now I'm making shrimp and mashed potatoes! I have my first test Friday so I have to get on this homework! A bientot.
Ochre in Roussillon
Bories
Gordes
Sylvacane - the two symbolize order and disorder
Gothic influence (because of the circular shapes)
Behind the altar in the Cistercian monastery
Cistercian Monastery in Sylvacane
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