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Ramblings of a retiree in France
Tag: Valbonne
Thursday doors #66
The last batch of my doors from Valbonne’s Old Town as I’ve been rationning them. After all, who knows when I’ll be allowed out to photograph some more? Will it be 11 May or later? Thursday Doors is a weekly feature allowing door lovers… Continue Reading “Thursday doors #66”
Thursday doors #65
We’re still in Valbonne’s Old Town as I’m rationning my doors. After all, who knows when I’ll be allowed out to photograph some more? Will it be 11 May or later? Thursday Doors is a weekly feature allowing door lovers to come together to… Continue Reading “Thursday doors #65”
Thursday doors #64
We’re back across the border and once again on home territory admiring a selection of doors from Valbonne’s Old Town whose Fete Saint Blaise we visited earlier this year. Like lots of old French towns, it was a veritable treasure trove of beautiful old… Continue Reading “Thursday doors #64”
Trip to Valbonne
A few weekends ago, we decided to head to the old village of Valbonne, one of the many charming ones on the Côte d’Azur. It’s a village we regularly cycle through, particularly during the winter. Situated in a basin along the Braque River, its… Continue Reading “Trip to Valbonne”
The Sky’s the limit
My guests have departed after a very enjoyable few days. The boys arrived Thursday evening in time for a light dinner. It was very windy that evening and I had hoped it might blow away the rain clouds. But no, we awoke to torrential… Continue Reading “The Sky’s the limit”
Farewell holiday season
The sunshine returned yesterday as forecast, although it was very windy. The crews were still clearing up the coastal road, so we decided to head over to Sophia Antipolis and return by way of Valbonne and Biot. Riding the same roads that I suspect the peloton… Continue Reading “Farewell holiday season”
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