Cannes, Antibes & More Tripe…
Posted by ScarlettApr 5th, 2009 | 2 Comments
Today we visited Cannes, famous for its film festival in May, and found that there’s not much there but a lot of private beaches you have to pay to go onto! Personally, I’d much rather vacation in the Caribbean if I’m looking for a beach – the water is more blue, the sand is soft, and the beaches are mostly free! 
Redefining Rich…
Posted by ScarlettApr 4th, 2009 | 4 Comments
Today we day-tripped to Villefranche-sur-Mer and Monaco (Monte Carlo), and all we can say is “we feel so poor!” Never before have I seen such a concentration of hundred million dollar yachts, Ferraris, and expensive boutiques. It’s like Vancouver’s coal harbor on crack!
Voyageur Nissart – My New Favourite French Restaurant!
Posted by ScarlettApr 3rd, 2009 | No Comments
We have finally had a meal that can only be described as total perfection! For once everything, from appetizers to dessert, was simply amazing and if anyone is going to Nice, you simply must go eat at Voyageur Nissart on Rue Alsace-Lorraine!
Tipping In France
Posted by ScarlettApr 2nd, 2009 | No CommentsThis afternoon, we met up with Art and Amy for lunch and decided to try a place called Restaurant D’Angleterre that was recommended by travel expert Rick Steves in his France book, which Art had brought with him.
Nice Is Not So Nice When It’s Raining!
Posted by ScarlettApr 1st, 2009 | No Comments
Today we have moved onto the Cote d’Azur, also known as the French Riviera, a usually sunny resort area along the Mediterranean coastline but currently, it’s pouring rain!
Now This Is What French Food Should Taste Like!
Posted by ScarlettMar 31st, 2009 | No Comments
At the recommendation of the hotel owner, tonight we tried a restaurant called Le Caveau du Theatre fairly close by. The menu was a bit more pricey than what we’ve been having so far – set menu, appetizer and main dish for €19 – but I suppose there’s a price to pay for quality!
First Day In Avignon
Posted by ScarlettMar 30th, 2009 | No Comments
When we arrived in Avignon this morning, we were happy to see that it is much more scenic and lively than Nimes, but, unfortunately for us, most places are closed because Monday is sort of the same as Sunday (as it is in a lot of Europe) and most shops and many restaurants don’t open
Nimes France- It Should’ve Just Been a Daytrip!
Posted by ScarlettMar 29th, 2009 | No Comments
We arrived in Nîmes yesterday, but, after getting lost and walking an extra kilometer in the rain to find the hotel (which turned out to be pretty out of the way and far from city center), neither of us felt like going back out to explore; so we ate lunch at the hotel, hand-washed some laundry in the tub since we couldn’t find a laundromat, and watched some French TV – including what we think is their version of Deal or no Deal, but uses boxes instead of suitcases so we’re calling it Box or no Box
You Never Forget How To Ride A Bike, But You Might Get A Bit Rusty…
Posted by ScarlettMar 27th, 2009 | 2 Comments
Since we managed to walk around most of Montpellier and see the majority of the sites yesterday, we decided to try renting bikes today to ride out to the Mediterranean Sea, which Jean-Luc (editor’s note: Picard!?) said is only about 45 minutes away by bike.
First Day Out in Montpellier
Posted by ScarlettMar 26th, 2009 | 3 Comments
Following the advice of Jean-Luc and Anne, we headed out this morning and walked along the St. Clement Aqueduct towards the city center. When we first rode the bus to the B&B, we thought that we were staying quite far from the city center, but it’s actually only about a twenty minute walk to get to the edge of city center and about another five to get to the Place de la Comedie, Montpellier’s main square.
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