Barefoot Blogger · Explore · Road Trips South of France Drive this Stunning Beauty the Route des Crêtes Cassis to La Ciotat January 15, 2025As we climbed higher, the views became increasingly spectacular. The Route des Crêtes isn’t just about the views—it’s also about the experience of driving it. The road is narrow and winding, with sharp hairpin turns and steep grades that test your skills as a driver. There were moments when it felt like the road was …Continue Reading
Barefoot Blogger · Explore · Road Trips South of France A Beautiful Coastal Drive Along the French Riviera to the Estérel Massif January 31, 2025Continuing our journey along the last coastal area, we drove towards the Forêt Domaniale de l’Esterel. The transition from the serene coast to the rugged hills was striking. The road gradually climbed into the Esterel Massif, where the landscape transformed dramatically. The Estérel Massif extends approximately 32 kilometres (20 miles) along the French Mediterranean coast …Continue Reading
Caroline Longstaffe · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Lacoste and Ménerbes Two Captivating Luberon Villages September 6, 2016Contributor blog post by Caroline Longstaffe: Continuing our tour of Provence’s beautiful Luberon hillside villages; last time we took the D943 from Lourmarin, through the dramatic gorge to Bonnieux, Lacoste and Ménerbes now await. Lacoste, a tiny, sometimes forgotten perched village has breathtaking views across the sweeping Luberon landscape, Mont Ventoux and Les Alpes. Nearby Ménerbes, is a Luberon …Continue Reading
Barefoot Blogger · Explore · Road Trips South of France An Insider’s Guide to Shopping in Nimes July 22, 2015Last week the Barefoot Blogger took a shopping trip into Nimes, the closest “big city” near Uzes. I had curtains on my mind. As much as I try, there’s always something I think will make my apartment in Uzes even better. This time I’m looking for some simple curtains for my …Continue reading here…Continue Reading
