Explore · Margo Lestz · Villages Towns and Cities A Walking Tour Old Town Nice November 25, 2019By Margo Lestz: While in Nice, I decided to put together a little walking tour of the Old Town (Vieux Nice). It’s a route that you can follow to see most of the historic sites (with lots of shops and restaurants along the way). Vieux Nice on Foot Nice’s Old Town is where it all …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities A Visit to Frejus to Understand the Malpasset Dam Tragedy August 29, 2018Located just a few kilometres from the French Riviera coast and the city of Frejus are the striking remains of the Malpasset Dam. This river barrier, completed in 1954, was a substantial post-war infrastructure project. However, the structure failed on the night of December 2, 1959, less than five years after completion. “De tous les …Continue Reading
Explore · Jemma - French Lessons · Provencal History & Traditions WWII Antibes’ 75th Tribute for HMS Unbroken October 5, 2017It is a time of anniversaries. World War I’s centennial commemorations have dotted the globe. Canada celebrated its 150th. Even Lolo’s summer camp in the woods of Ontario proudly handed out t-shirts with “100” on them. World War II anniversaries cannot yet claim three digits. Partly because of the war’s relative recentness, and partly because …Continue Reading
Barefoot Blogger · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours Mediterranean Cruise Shore Excursions: The French Riviera October 18, 2017I’ve been asking Nancy McGee of Absolutely Southern France Tours to tell me all about her Mediterranean cruise shore excursions. There are several of you who have contacted the Barefoot Blogger for information. Read on and learn about going ashore along the French Riviera. Even if you’re an armchair traveler, you’ll enjoy the visit. As I’ve …Continue Reading