After the wedding festivities ended on Sunday, we said our goodbyes and began the drive to Basel, Switzerland to visit Clare’s niece, Taraneh. On the way, we stopped in Besançon, a French city on a meander of the Doubs River. Upon reaching the inner city, we drove by huge limestone cliffs supporting the outer walls of the Citadel, a 17th century fort and UNESCO World Heritage site.

We drove carefully through the Roman gate leading up to the cathedral and Citadel.

We wanted to see the 19th century astronomical clock that is in St. Jean cathedral, but the next tour time was too late for us. But we were able to see the cathedral, which has an alter at both ends.

• Europe 2023