French Coastal Secrets: #1  La Ciotat

French Coastal Secrets: #1 La Ciotat

La Ciotat. Wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy the Riviera without the price and snob-appeal? To taste the South of France coastline without the packed beaches, the secret is to aim smaller. The next few posts will feature French coastal towns you might not have ever heard...
Marseille and Beyond

Marseille and Beyond

Marseille, the third largest city in France (and its oldest city) has a sunbaked maritime atmosphere all its own. It’s true Provence with the sunny charm you’d expect. Marseille is also historic (two millennia), and it’s close by numerous interesting places you can...
A Taste of Provence…in Photos

A Taste of Provence…in Photos

A Taste of Provence France in Photos These photos include some of the seaside areas of smaller towns you might not know,as well as the rugged charm of inland Provence. This is just a photographic appetizer. (Posts exist for each of the following photos. Click on the...