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  Day 3413 (Tuesday) 13th October 2026. This is Saint Agnes and this is the Course Saleya (flower market) in Nice It was yet another lovely sunny day and we went into Nice for our weekly kebab. There were police everywhere as there was a protest this afternoon and our usual park was closed. We went to La Reserve near the old port to enjoy the view. I looked up La Reserve when we got home and found this.. Gourmet restaurant in Nice - Panoramic sea view of the Mediterranean. A legendary establishment.   At the entrance to the port of Nice, nestled on the seafront, La Réserve de Nice is a legendary establishment. Built in 1862, this elegant residence, reimagined in an Art Deco style, is part of the heritage of the French Riviera. This luxurious gourmet restaurant in Nice delights diners with its innovative Mediterranean cuisine as much as with its exceptional view of the Bay of Angels, overlooking the sea. The restaurant's dining rooms and large bay windows open onto terraces tha...
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  Day 3412 (Monday) 12th October 2026. This is Eze bord de mer taken from Eze Village and this is Peillon. It was lovely and sunny again this morning and I enjoyed a few hours sunbathing. It cools down quite a lot in the evening but it’s still lovely. 12 French recipes to make this Autumn A selection of cosy dishes from my kitchen in Brittany I like to believe the French repertoire was built for the autumn season. Long meat braises, crisp apples from the orchards, mushrooms from the market stalls, a pot simmering all afternoon while the rain comes down outside: for me, this is France, and especially Brittany at its best. Here’s my selection from the blog of the 12 french recipes you should make this autumn: from a buttery onion quiche starter to an invisible apple cake that (literally) disappears before your eyes. Starter Caramelised Onion Tart.   This is a autumn classic from the Alsace Region, with a buttery, crisp crust and a rich caramelised-onion custard filling – so good...
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  Day 3411 (Sunday) 11th October 2026.. This is Haute de Cagnes and this is Saint Tropez. It was another lovely sunny day and I’m still wearing summer clothes, loving the sunshine. We went down to Le Phare to enjoy a beer with friends and then we were invited to Achill’s for lunch, which was very nice. As well as being the hunting season it is also the season for looking for mushrooms…   Mushroom foraging in France.   Foraging is a deeply rooted autumnal passion in France, but safety and strict local regulations are vital to ensuring a great experience. France is home to roughly 3,000 mushroom varieties, meaning proper identification, legal awareness, and respectful gathering practices are essential. 1. Master the Golden Rules of Safety • The Pharmacy Check: If you are unsure about any mushroom you have harvested, bring your basket to a local French pharmacy. French pharmacists receive specialised mycology training as part of their degree and provide free identification s...
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