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We originally planned to get the bus to La Ciotat and walk back over the sea cliffs of Cap Canaille to Cassis. However, it would have been a really long day… getting to La Ciotat on what appeared to be a scheduled school bus, walking from the college to the start of the hike, and... Continue Reading →
The beaches around Cassis were so busy yesterday that we decided against a paddling and snorkelling trip there. Instead John did some research and found a beach at La Ciotat that was recommended for snorkelling, Anse du Mugel. It was a 25 minute drive away, with a good car park for Bertie, just a 5... Continue Reading →
We’ve had a lovely 10 mile hike through the Parc National des Calanques. It was harder than I expected… I should have known better because I’m used to coastal paths that wind up and down between cliffs and bays! It didn’t help that we had to get to the start of the hike from the... Continue Reading →
We’re now in Cassis for 4 nights. It’s a pretty port tucked between the cliffs of Cap Canaille (the highest sea cliff in France, 394 metres) and Les Calanques (fjord-like inlets between steep cliffs). We settled onto our pitch on the campsite, did a load of washing and had lunch before wandering 20 minutes down... Continue Reading →
After a very welcome lie in and slow start, we caught the bus into Aix-en-Provence. The town used to be the capital of Provence and has some very grand buildings and lots of squares and fountains. The place was vibrant and, although bustling with people, had a calm and relaxed vibe… maybe because most of... Continue Reading →
We’ve had another lovely 17 kilometre hike today, with much of it along a craggy limestone ridge that is 1148 metres at its highest points, Signal Les Béguines and Jouc de l’Aigle. The views were wonderful, but the walk wasn’t without issues 😜 The ridge The grotto buildings We set off quite early before the... Continue Reading →
That’s not easy to say or write! We’ve travelled to this town today, via Lidl. Our plan is to do a ridge walk tomorrow, before heading to Aix-en-Provence. We’ve just joined France Passion. This is a network of producers (for example of wine, olive oil, cheese, and honey) who welcome campervans and provide free overnight... Continue Reading →
We took a boat trip to Port Cros from the Port of Hyères today, having caught a bus from the campsite to the port. At this time of year, there’s only one boat in and out a day so I’m glad we didn’t miss it! Port Cros is the wildest of the islands off Hyères,... Continue Reading →
We didn't travel far today and simply set off from the campsite to walk the coastal path or Sentier du Littoral around the right hand point of the Giens Peninsula, south of Hyères town. It's been another beautiful day and a little cooler because there's been a breeze. The first beach we came to was... Continue Reading →
Yesterday we moved to the beach resort of Hyères where we're spending 4 nights, island hopping, walking, swimming and snorkelling. When I've previously tried snorkelling I didn't like it but, before we came away, John bought me to a fancy new mask and snorkel and, today, I loved it! We spent the day exploring the... Continue Reading →
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