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  Day 2830 (Saturday) 8 th March 2025 This is Villeneuve Loubet near Antibes and this is the Promenade des Anglais in Nice.   The yellow bomber planes were out in force today and it turns out that there is fire nearby… More than 300 hectares covered, no homes threatened... We take stock of the three forest fires in the Roya Valley this Saturday at midday. The three forest fires are still ongoing in the Roya Valley. We take stock of the situation this Saturday, March 8 at noon. The three forest fires are still ongoing in the Roya Valley, this Saturday, March 8. Firefighters are working to fight these outbreaks, which are located in particularly steep areas. In the town of Fontan, the fire is out but still under control. In Breil and Sospel, the fires are still active... The firefighters of the Alpes-Maritimes are fully mobilied to fight these fires which are developing in areas that are particularly difficult to access.  Huw found this article online about the cruise ship...
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  Day 2829 (Friday) 7 th March 2025 This is Saint-Jean Cap-Ferrat and this is Menton.   It was sunny again today but the wind is really cold. Huw went to see Ken this morning to sort out some work stuff starting soon – the season is coming. He took these lovely photos on the way back. Because it’s windy the sea is a wonderful colour. We went into Nice on the scooter and thoroughly enjoyed lunch in the park. Everything is back to normal now that the carnival is all over and they are dismantling the big wheel – I don’t know why they take it away every year. Who Are the 10 Greatest French People of All Time? It’s a question that’s impossible to answer. How do you define greatness? How do you compare a king to a scientist to a philosopher? This hasn’t stopped people from trying. In 2005,  a French television survey  asked viewers this question, with dubious results — for example, Charlemagne was ranked behind a soccer player.  A study  at the Massachusetts Ins...
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  Day 2828 (Thursday) 6 th March 2025 This is Eze Village This is the Japanese garden in Monaco. It was a bit windy today and it’s quite cold, the sky is still blue but it’s not sitting outdoors weather. Huw went for a walk to Nice this morning and took these nice photos. Here are the rest of the places to visit in France… 10. Brush Up on Your History in Normandy Anyone looking to visit the top cities in France cannot ignore Normandy. Nestled in the northwest corner of the country, Normandy is notorious for its role during dramatic moments in history. Some of these pivotal moments include William the Conqueror launching attacks on Britain, Joan of Arc burning at the stake, and the famed D-Day during World War II. While it is important to understand Normandy’s role during multiple battles throughout the years, this French city caters to more than just history buffs. Start by exploring the world-renown D-Day beaches, boasting a journey back to the past and scenic shoreline explored ...
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