quiet Monday

All the amusements in Vienne are closed on Monday so we had to make our own. We walked up to the Théâtre Romain and peered through the fence. Then up to Belvédère de Pipet for a bird's eye view of the theatre and the remainder of marble flooring. We also had a great view of the town and the river valley. Also to be seen was the remains of the Odeon, a building for plays and music.

Odeon site

Théâtre from the top

coffee spot

 

Later, keeping to the shady side as it was 32 °, we walked to the other side of river Gère to see some old buildings. We experienced the “steep alleys of the medieval centre” according to the Michelin Guide. Then down steep steps to the river. On our return we took the longer route around the river to miss the top of the hill.