Tres Belle.
Van Gogh, Gaugin, Romans, Wild Horses, and Flamingos
Traveled to Arles and saw the famous cafe where Van Gogh and Gaugin met for coffee everyday. Then some incredible Roman ruins just up the street. Then off to The Camargue, a huge nature preserve at the Rhone Delta for…
More Wine, More Romans, and a Hike up a River
After breakfast our day began at several chateaus at Chateau neuf-du-Pape. We hit several great vineyards and chatted with the owner or one for about an hour. Then off to the town of Orange to see some great Roman ruins. …
The Luberon, and Red, But Not Just the Wine
After breakfast in our courtyard, we set out today to explore the Luberon area of Provence. This includes all of the perched medieval villages and then some. From Bonnieux first hiked the ridge for a bit, then we went to…
Aix… Marks the Spot
Awoke on mom’s B-Day to explore the southern areas of Provence, and especially Aix en Provence. This is a beautiful university town with a bustling old city. Also the home of Paul Cezanne and his famous landscape of Mt. St.…
We Can’t Believe the Breakfast
We’ve never had breakfast by candle light before, but we did today. Candles lit everywhere, and most of the jams and breads were homemade. After that start we were off to St. Paul de Vence to visit the Maeght Foundation, a…
Bon Soir Mardi
Chagall, Matisse, a Park and Some Perfume
Started the day at the Chagall Museum in Nice. Then drove up to the Matisse Museum. It was in a park with the ruins of a Roman Collisseum. Picnic in the park there and then drove to Renoir’s house. He…
A Bientot France
Well, its been a wonderful trip, but alas, here we are in the Nice airport getting ready to leave. We spent today around Antibes. First another incredible breakfast, then a stop at the market in the old city. Just…