Tag Archives: South of France

New friends

Posted on May 31, 2012 by frenchfry36

We’re usually content with our own company when travelling, but were happy to spend a few fun-filled days with French friends recently, who we got to know through my fellow-Francophile sister in Australia (a rather crazy story of my brother-in-law pouncing on them … Continue reading →

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The long way home

Posted on June 18, 2011 by frenchfry36

The last day of our trip down south was very, very long, driving around 900km, but we saw some amazing sights. We took a last look around San Remo and just loved the port area. If we hadn’t been leaving we … Continue reading →

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Meandering along the Mediterranean coast

Posted on June 18, 2011 by frenchfry36

After our week in Hyères, we headed up the coast to take in the whole of the French Riviera – absolutely beautiful views. Stopped at Cannes for a picnic in a shady spot by the marina… …and wandering along the palm lined main … Continue reading →

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A day in St Tropez

Posted on June 8, 2011 by frenchfry36

On the way to St Tropez from Hyères (only about 50km east), we stopped at Le Lavandou beach for a picnic of tapenade and baguette that we bought on the way up at a market we spotted. Even if we don’t buy anything, we just love … Continue reading →

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Day tripping

Posted on June 7, 2011 by frenchfry36

Last week (how can it seem so long ago already?) we spent a day heading west from Hyères up to Marseille. Someone told us “stay away from Marseille” (the 2nd largest city in France) but we loved it – though driving down … Continue reading →

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Down south

Posted on June 4, 2011 by frenchfry36

Since coming back from our trip down south it’s been a little bit hard to get motivated again and get back into our renovations, but better to have a few days to recover – especially from our last very long … Continue reading →

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We’re back!

Posted on June 1, 2011 by frenchfry36

What a wonderful time we had in the south of France for the last week… and ended it by going the long way home via Italy! Here’s a few pics from just the first day for now while I sort through the rest … Continue reading →

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