Yesterday we made the 11 hour drive from Avignon to Ville Franche Sur Mer. We passed through some scenery I can only describe in pictures so click on the picture above and go check them out!
The whole trip took us along Napoleon's route through the Grand Canyon which is lush and full of vibrant blue rapids. We drove through the Luberon region which Peter Mayle wrote about in A Year in Provence and stopped at a Market for goodies and real Fendi sunglasses for 10 euros... haha, no.
We drove down though Cannes which felt like arriving in LA compared to where we'd been. Ville Franche is really a rich touristy burb of Nice overlooking breathtaking views of the Mediterranean. Just around the corner is Monaco where we went today for a walk. We strolled around the Palace grounds and the waterfront there taking in the comings and goings of the mega rich who call Monaco home as they pay no income tax there. But a 3 bedroom flat will set you back about 8 million. Our hotel la Fiance du Pirate is really great. Amazing view, nicely appointed and beautiful pool and great breakfasts. Hard to find cheap places to find a bite here but we've done pretty well at the bakery. Off for dinner now!
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