Travelogues Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

After last night’s rain, camp was a little damp so we set things out to dry in the morning sun. We had a cup of tea before heading out for the local village/town, Entrevaux....

Today was travel day. We drove just over four hours from the Ardeche to Entrevaux. We decided on the “no tolls”route which was more of a direct line journey. The views along the...

How my worst fears are coming true and what will happen next.....

From Aubusson d'Auvergne to Bédoin with an impending breakdown?

At the promenade of Cassis

The TransVerdon definitely exceeded my expectations. The scenery was absolutely grand and very varied. The trails were consistently top-notch as well. The only downside i

Castellane with rocks and church in the background

In Digne-Les-Bains, I actually planned to stay a bit longer. However, during my research on how to get there, I discovered many exciting places in the nearby area. During

Digne-Les-Bains is a mountain biking mecca. Therefore, I couldn't possibly leave it out. Thanks to the bus, I arrived much earlier than expected. The town is the main hub

At last, the time had come - I set off on the TransVerdon.

In the afternoon, it became overcast and I wasted the day at the campsite. In the evening, I wanted to quickly ride down to Barcelonnette for dinner. No sooner had I turned onto...

As beautiful as it was in the Valle Maira, I eventually had to move on. France was waiting. Moreover, after a two-day window of good weather, it was going to rain again on...

Cruise Mein Schiff 1 - Fascination Mediterranean  May 6 - May 16, 2025 Chateau d'If Mein Schiff 1 is docked today at berth E. In addition to the paid shuttle serv

View of the old port

Before Avignon, it was 16 km on the bicycle. The path leads along the Rhône dyke on a gravel road until reaching the new town of Avignon, from there across the Pont du Royaume...

Departure on April 22. First day to Cremona, Italy. Very beautiful, known for its violin-making craft. Second day continues to Avignon. It will be summery and Mediterranean. We...

We are still thoroughly recovering in the wonderful landscape of the Alpilles. With every step, the air is filled with the scents of wild herbs, rosemary, and thyme, and...

Fortunately, the Mistral has calmed down today and it is pleasantly warm. The Mistral is a cold, dry, and strong northwesterly wind that blows especially in southern France (in...

Avignon is a historic city located on the banks of the Rhône. It is particularly known for its rich history, closely linked to the papacy, as well as for its well-preserved...

Today we first explored Pont-Royal. The Domaine & Golf de Pont Royal where we are staying is a holiday resort in Provence, located between Avignon and Aix-en-Provence. It is...

A day at the sea is always exciting. Whether it's setting up the defense line against bloodthirsty mosquitoes, discovering whole shipwrecks complete with a circular saw just...

After breakfast, we left Geneva towards France on a rainy day with rather cool temperatures. Our destination for the day is Pont Royal in Provence, where we will stay until...

Tonight, heavy rain drums on the caravan roof for hours. In the morning, fog rises from the surrounding hills. The vine leaves are wet, the red clay soil has softened and become...

It's harvest time and we lend a hand under the Provençal sun, cutting the sweet grapes from the vines. Space in the wine On our way to the beautiful Lubéron, we gather new...

After a very impressive journey through France, Spain, and Morocco, we are enjoying the last two weeks in our holiday home in Saint-Raphaël. The pool invites us to swim, and we...

5.7.2024 Cannes Today I left the ship without hurrying and took the tender boat ashore. I had planned to visit a few places and I did so: Les Murs Peints - Cinéma Cannes: A...

The alarm went off at 4:15 a.m. Admittedly not an ideal start to our trip. And that too: A journey that begins with Deutsche Bahn can only get better. Our very first train was...

La Ciotat, Cassis, and Corniche des Crêtes

We're making a second attempt in Aix-en-Provence. Now it's much easier to find our way around and we know pretty much exactly what we want to see. There's also a market in Aix...

On the back of the Sainte-Victoire