Roman Mausoleum

While visiting Aix Les Bains this past weekend, I couldn't help but notice an immense Roman Arch in one of the town's squares. we approached and took some photos.

This particular Roman Arch is actually a Roman Mausoleum. It was built in the first century A.C.E. The arch is a form that symbolizes the doorway into the afterworld. There are a number of these arches throughout Europe with tombs close by, supporting the theory that these arches are mausoleums.


I dramatically walked through it announcing that I was passing into the the land of the dead, pft, my teenagers merely rolled their eyes.

Although my thirteen year old son did offer me a beautiful flower. (Had to throw that in there.)

And then he walked through the arch with me. 

Bon, off to eat frog legs yet again for dinner. Must follow the local customs. Going off with two very good friends whom I haven't seen for awhile to a teeny tiny restaurant in the country that serves only grenouilles. Tomorrow is Bastille Day! So, we get to sleep in--no work. 

Gros bisous et a demain!

Love, Charley