Roqueburne sur Argens made much of those outcrops of 'brown' mountains. There are many more on the twisting and turning coastal road to Cannes.
Frejus with a amphitheatre and the remains of a very extensive aqueduct is of no particular surprise on the ancient Via Aurelia. It is a surprise to learn 423 people drowned in a dam burst in 1959. The stone memorial to these peoples stands adjacent the renovated Roman Amphitheatre. In my opinion the amphitheatre renovations too extensive and building a new 'stadium' for events might have been a better option. It's oval shape remains.
Wartime memorials are evident. An American landing craft is exhibited and the 'Stars and Stripes' are honoured. A 2024 banner anticipated what will be a 100 year anniversary of the landings in Southern France.
The French Riviera has arrived. Deep blue sea. Lots of people sunning thenselves. Perfect sand beaches. Palm trees. Yachts. Bars. Young people with money.
In Cannes the Film Festival Centre of course.
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Tom - I can see now how the Rough Guides were researched although they probably used a small army of people. Your blogs are really interesting and a diversion from the historic goings on in the UK. In my humble opinion, we are seeing the better side of society as normally is the case in adversity. Stay safe and more power to your legs. Doug
ReplyDeleteI agree with you over the general public being in tune for once. A large majority anyway.
DeleteThe French are being very respectful and I'll share a photo on the group link
Really enjoying your insightful commentary about this latest journey Tom. Take care my friend
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DeleteAs far as Arles (about halfway in distance) the journey held the elements of 'camino' we search for. The road to Rome along the Med is a different journey and although I will meet the Via Francigena I will not be rolling into the Eternal City itself.
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The delights of the French Riveria. I just imagine Miss Marple BBC adaptations with beautiful young rich people enjoying themselves. Very different to how you are experiencing it. Lovely to have a taste of the town after lots of rural
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