The French Riviera, as the Cote d’Azur is so often called, is actually part of the larger Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur (PACA) Sud region of France. We visited all three regions and you can read about our Provence and Alps adventures here – or continue on this page to learn more about what we discovered in the busy coastal towns and the quieter hilltop villages in the French Riviera. Mayhem and majesty […]
We thought we’d tracked down almost all of France’s beaux villages but in Autumn 2025 we stumbled across many more in the the Luberon region of Provence and the Cote d’Azur. Here’s a summary of the towns and sites that charmed us. Radiant Roussillon We have been to Roussillon before – once almost 30 years ago and almost once in 2024 when I booked a Home Exchange apartment in what […]
I met up with an old friend in Portugal in mid September 2025 for some walking and talking girlfriend time as we explored the street of lively Lisbon, caught the train to Cascais for cliff top strolls then the train down to Lagos for beaches, bars and yep, more walks! Here are the highlights. Love a little Lisboa We stayed on the outskirts of Lisbon in a cute guesthouse called […]