As you may recall from last time, we had just driven from Nice to Aix-En-Provence. Once in Aix, we went straight to the Centre-Ville area, where our hotel was located. We then proceeded to get hopelessly lost in the tortuous rat’s nest of medieval alleyways and backstreets of Centre-Ville. Continue reading “Lost and Found in Aix-En-Provence”
Perdu en Provence (Lost in Provence)
Provence is a region in southeastern France. “Perdu” is a French word that means “lost.” We’ve just arrived in one of Provence’s major cities, Aix-en-Provence, or just “Aix.” We know we’re in Aix, but other than that, there is no doubt that we are perdu en Provence. Continue reading “Perdu en Provence (Lost in Provence)”
Au Revoir Nice. Bonjour Aix-en-Provence!
Ah oui. It’s time to say “au revoir” to Nice. Lots of people will be strolling along the Promenade des Anglais and having moules-frites in Cours Saleya tonight, but we won’t be among them. That’s the bad news. The good news is that we’re on our way to Aix-en-Provence. Continue reading “Au Revoir Nice. Bonjour Aix-en-Provence!”
Quick Visit to Monte Carlo
If you have any interest at all in seeing Monte Carlo, and you’re within striking distance, take the time to check it out. The casino is still here, just as it was in the movie, Casino Royale. And who knows? Maybe a retired James Bond is still somewhere around here, too. Continue reading “Quick Visit to Monte Carlo”
Let’s Do Lunch in Monaco!
We’re on a day-trip, driving along the coast in the South of France. We started from our home base in Nice, made a stop at Eze, and now we’re headed towards Monaco. We’ll get there around noon. Hey – let’s do lunch in Monaco! Continue reading “Let’s Do Lunch in Monaco!”
A Visit to Eze, or “Eze-y Come, Eze-y Go!”
It’s a beautiful fall day in the South of France – a perfect day for a drive along the coast. We’re going to head out from our home base in Nice, drive east towards Italy, and make stops at Eze and Monaco. You’ve never heard of Eze? It rhymes with “Pez.” C’mon. Let’s go pay a visit to Eze. Continue reading “A Visit to Eze, or “Eze-y Come, Eze-y Go!””
Day-Trip to Saint Paul de Vence
Nice is a great city, but it’s time to get out of town and do some exploring. The plan for today is to rent a car and take a day-trip to the hilltop town of Saint Paul de Vence. It’s just a short drive inland from Nice. Allons! (Let’s go!) Continue reading “Day-Trip to Saint Paul de Vence”
La Promenade des Anglais
Sometimes, when I wake up for the first time in a new place, I don’t completely remember where I am. Then I open the curtains, look outside, and remember. In this case, I opened the curtains to see palm trees, the blue Mediterranean sea sparkling in the morning sun, and the Promenade des Anglais. “Oh yeah – we’re in Nice!” Continue reading “La Promenade des Anglais”
Sacré Bleu! – Le Côte d’Azur
Ah, oui. Le Côte d’Azur. The French Riviera. Land of luxury. Playground of the rich and famous. We’ve just arrived. Perhaps we’ll see how the other half lives, albeit from a distance. Probably a very great distance! Our plan is to get acquainted with Nice, then use it as our home base for day-trips to nearby places like Monaco and Saint Paul de Vence. Allons! (Let’s go!) Continue reading “Sacré Bleu! – Le Côte d’Azur”
Northern Italy Recap
Milan’s Malpensa airport is huge. We touched down here two weeks ago, rented a car, and started a tour of Northern Italy. We’re here now, waiting for the plane to take us home. It’s been a great trip. In case you missed it, here’s a brief Northern Italy recap. Continue reading “Northern Italy Recap”
