Joie, Paix

In the small town of Burdeaux in the Drome, the church was the only building open. We were tired and hungry. In contrast to the stark beauty of the romanesque church the day before, the interiour was fairly tacky. There were glass chandeliers, gaudy pictures of the Stations of the Cross and too many statues. Yet behind the altar was written, in huge letters: JOIE PAIX.

It was enough.