Our 4th port stop was in Gibraltar, this little known territory of the United Kingdom located on the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula. We wandered on our own (not taking any tour) and went straight to Europa Point. Europa Point Lighthouse referred to as the “End of Europe”. This Read more…
After Marseille, the tour continued to Aix-de-Provence. I was running out of words to describe the places we have been visiting. Then came the town of Aix-de-Provence (simply Aix) and I wished there were more words to describe this charming, scenic, beautiful and artistic place. As the tour guide said Read more…
Today’s port is Toulon, France. Toulon by itself is a sleepy town but the port is the primary naval base of the French Mediterranean fleet. There is so much to choose from this place and we joined Princess Cruises “Marseille and Aix-de-Provence” tour. The trip from the port to Marseille took Read more…
After Cannes and St. Paul de Vence our tour guide/driver dropped us at the colorful and dazzling Monte Carlo, Monaco. Playground of the rich and famous. Saint Nicholas Cathedral, the final resting place of Princess Grace and Prince Rainier. The principal architecture style of Monte Carlo is called Belle E’poque. Read more…
Second stop for this day (April 11) is the quaint and famous village of St. Paul de Vence. 16th and 17th century buildings are well preserved in this village. Art shops, galleries and elegant boutiques makes this tiny village a favorite among tourists. The place de la Grande Fontaine. Redesigned in the 17th and again Read more…