Tain l'Hermitage is a small town of about 6000 people, in southern France. One travel website said "the only reason to stay here is to drink wine and eat chocolate" (Obviously, the person who wrote that wasn't an artist.)
On this morning, 38 artists, from the UK, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, and the USA, as well as France, were turned loose in the town, looking for painting sites. We each wore a nametag showing the flag of our country. It was Journees de Peinture 2008. Click this link if you are interested in the history of this group.
Knowing I wouldn't have much time until the light changed, I went toward the river, looking for a simple, uncluttered view that could be painted quickly. Across the river was Tournon-sur-Rhone, a town of almost medieval appearance. On the hill, behind the buildings, was a 16th century tower, and there were vineyards around it. I liked the checkerboard pattern of the buildings, and the lively colors. So, I set-up my easel on the riverbank, and went to work.
Back a few days ago, when I was packing, I thought I might have problems with the paint not being dry by the time I had to being the paintings home, so I packed alkyd based oils. Well, the temperature was in the 90's, and my paint was drying on the palette before I could get it onto the panel! Nonetheless, I did manage to complete this painting.

Tournon-sur-Rhone  8" x 10"  oil