Monthly Archives: September 2011

Provence

Posted on September 27, 2011 | Comments Off

Rounding out our trip in Southern France, we headed to the Provence area near Avignon. Yup. Visited the bridge from where the popular French song originates. Again this area of France is filled with wine, cheese and bread. By the end so was I.

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Marseille

Posted on September 8, 2011 | Comments Off

The second largest city in France, Marseille is a bustling port town on the Mediterranean Sea. I’ve heard people complain about Marseille but I actually found it pleasant. People were friendly and weather was, like the rest of southern France this time of year, amazing!

: Marseille port fish market

: pretty dead fish

: gorgeous sky and view of the Mediterranean

: beaches in Marseille

: inside Notre-Dame de la Garde.

: View of Marseille from hill top apartment we stayed at. Notre Dame du Garde can be seen on the right.

: tree

: View of the Notre Dame du Garde

: nicer view of Marseille and the Notre Dame du Garde

: Church

: inside church

: famous soap from Marseille.

: louis vitton bag, blue loafers, aqua short-shorts, motorcycle gloves. missing a scarf buddy.

: random grapes in a corner. they looked perfectly fine. so sad.

: views alright i guess.

: at the Chateau d’If, a former prison island off the coast of Marseille.

: i’d take her prisoner any day 🙂

: Yes. The water is that blue.

: old man fishing with a home made fishing rod.

: didn’t catch anything but he looked like he’s done it for years.

: on the ferry boat

: sweet beach

: on our way to Cassis just 45 mins away from Marseille

: random melon on a ledge.

: just a couple of guys in scuba gear walking around the city. yeah. that’s normal…

: bonbons

: On a boat tour to see the cliffs along the sea from Marseille to Cassis

: Calanches

: pink lady

: ok. just look at this guy. it took all my strength not to punt-kick one of his stupid little dogs.

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Le Var

Posted on September 2, 2011 | Comments Off

Le Var is in the south-eastern tip of France. Filled with good produce which in turn makes for great food and wine. Incredible Mediterranean climate helps as well. 😉

: Wine Country

: Best peach/nectarine I ever had was in Southern France

: Carrots

: Beans

: Olives

: What’s France without baguettes?

: what’s France without cheese?

: love ’em sausages

: roast chickens!

: Skinning fish

: Cat

: Hats

: Vineyards are everywhere in this area

: Le Monastère Chartreuse

: inside Le Monastère Chartreuse

: The small town of Collobrières

: Streets of Collobrières

: Vive la France!

: Trees of Collobrières

: palm trees in Bormes-les-Mimosas

: Mickey Mouse Cactus

: Remains of a castle in Grimaud

: old school cashier

: Tarte Tropizienne in St. Tropez

: love the yellow pants, curb, building and store signage in this one

: paintings for sale

: a future pro photographer?

: Balloons portrait in St. Tropez

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Corsica

Posted on September 2, 2011 | Comments Off

The island of Corsica is just south west of the mainland of France. We only stayed on the island for 5 days but wished we had planned for a longer stay. Now we know. Mountainous and surrounded by the Mediterranean sea, the island is a gorgeous place with scenic views on pretty much every turn.