VILLAGES OF PROVENCE – PART 2 We took another day trip out and about in Provence today to see more of the lovely scenery and to explore another couple of the region’s Medieval villages. The scenery was lovely and w ecan now confidently say this is definitely one […]
VILLAGES OF PROVENCE – PART 1 A large part of the appeal of Provence for us is the beauty of the countryside and the charm of the many Medieval villages that pepper the landscape. Unfortunately public transport options in the region are limited, so we signed up for […]
SIMPLE PLEASURES IN AIX-EN-PROVENCE Once the capital of the kingdom of Provence, Aix-en-Provence is today a beautiful city that draws crowds of admirers. Some come for the warm, dry climate and clean air; others for the golden buildings and narrow cobble-stoned streets of the old town; artists flock […]
THE CALANQUES OF CASSIS For our final day in the French Riviera we decided to leave the crowds and glamour of places like Nice, St Tropez, Cannes, and Monaco behind and headed for Cassis. Sitting below impossibly high cliffs, this small resort town still has a relaxed, unpretentious vibe […]
FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF NIETSZCHE UP TO EZE Èze is a tiny Medieval village perched high on a rocky peak overlooking the Mediterranean sea. The town is accessible by car from the busy Moyenne Corniche (the main road between Nice and Monaco), or by foot from 429m […]
Wandering Soles 