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  Day 3275 (Wednesday) 27 th May 2026 This is the Hotel Negresco on the Prom in Nice and Huw took this beautiful photo this morning at the end of our street. It was another lovely sunny day and we spent a few hours sunbathing after Huw cleaned Ken’s pool, it was bliss. French culture: a guide to traditions, customs and much more  Contents: The history of France and its influence on culture French traditions and customs French Gastronomy France is worldwide known for its history, its art, its impact on fashion, and its delicious and sophisticated gastronomy. The country is frequently associated with a place where every meal is a work of art, wine is part of life, and having a good conversation is as basic as knowing how to walk. And of course, there are also some  stereotypes associated with the French  but French culture goes beyond those stereotypes. Follow us on this guide, which will show you some important history, traditions, customs, and what defines France an...
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  Day 3274 (Tuesday) 26 th May 2026 This is an interesting view of Villefranche-sur-Mer and this is Cannes.   Today is our 20 th wedding anniversary – happy anniversary to us, I can’t believe it’s been 20 years. We went to Place Garibaldi in Nice for lunch in a restaurant we’ve never been to before and we had a new view of Garibaldi. It was lovely and sunny and we had to sit in the shade, summer is definitely here.  Huw had the ravioli a la daube (beef) and I had the ribs with potatoes. It was a great spot for people-watching as it’s so busy and the Grand Tour bus of Nice and Villefranche went past a few times. Later on Huw is going to make Limoncello Spritz because Ken’s wife gave us a bottle of limoncello the other day. The Limoncello Spritz is a delightful combination of limoncello, prosecco, and club soda that will transport you to an Italian lemon grove.  Add some mint and lemon slices for colour, and you’ve got a simple cocktail that is also easy on the eyes....
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