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  Day 3229 (Saturday) 11 th April 2026 This is the Old Town in Nice   and this is Eze Village.  We had planned on going to the Medieval festival in Biot today (near Antibes) but it was overcast again this morning and it would have been cold on the scooter so we stayed at home again. I’m getting bored of this changeable weather – please let it settle down soon. Hopefully we can go to Biot tomorrow instead.  The Good Life France by Janine Marsh. Everything You Want to Know About France and More... Very French things – the unique culture of France. I was recently asked “is there anything you find culturally different about living in France?” Hmmm, how long have you got I thought to myself. As a Brit, I can tell you that after having a home in France for more than two decades, there’s still plenty I find that’s unique to the French – Very French Things that are sometimes charming, sometimes funny or sometimes, just plain odd says Janine Marsh. French Pharmacies Pharmac...
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  Day 3228 (Friday) 10 th April 2026 This is Beaulieu and this is Villefranche-sur-Mer. It was quite overcast this morning so we stayed at home and pottered. There was a cruise ship in the bay and I felt rather sorry for the passengers, at least it didn’t rain. Huw took this lovely photo yesterday. A few years ago when I didn’t know what they were called I asked Huw who knew, because they grow in Australia, and I thought he said ‘bog brush’ flowers. He corrected me saying they were bottlebrush flowers, we’ve called them bog brush ever since. My App tells me they are officially called crimson bottlebrush How to make the most of May in France May is the perfect time for a French mini break such as a trip to the seaside. Pictured in Anglet. Photo by Gaizka IROZ / AFP Yes, we know it's only April - but part of the secret of truly making the most of the month of May is forward planning. May is a very special month in France - not only is spring well and truly here, but it's also ...
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  Day 3227 (Thursday) 9 th April 2026 This is the Viaduct du Caramel Historical description The viaduct is one of the engineering structures on the railway line linking Menton to Sospel. The project to create this departmental tramway was approved in 1906. The undertaking required significant resources for the design of the structure and for the electrification of the line. Construction was completed in 1911, and the inauguration took place on March 30, 1912. The tramway then carried passengers departing from Place Saint-Roch in Menton. The first engineering structure along the route is located at the edge of the hamlet of Monti. The Monti bridge is entirely constructed of reinforced concrete. Not far from the village of Castillon, the topography necessitated the construction of the Careï viaduct—to cross the valley through which flows the river of the same name—and the Caramel viaduct to allow the tramway to navigate the hairpin bend that then directs it towards Sospel. Beyond th...
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  Day 3226 (Wednesday) 8 th April 2026 This is Menton and this is the flower market ( Cours Saleya) in Nice.   I got the results of my French exam this morning and I was an A2, which is lot better than I was expecting. (A2 means elementary.) Huw had to clean Ken’s pool this morning and when he came home we went into Nice for our weekly kebab. It was very busy in Nice and especially in the park and we were really lucky to get a park bench. 21 French customs and traditions you need to know about before your next trip A trip to  France  is not just about seeing beautiful landscapes and historic sites; it’s also an immersive experience into a rich culture full of unique customs and traditions. Here are 21 French customs and traditions to help you blend in and appreciate the local culture on your next trip. 1. Never take wine to a dinner party Your host has carefully chosen the wine for the evening. By bringing your own wine, you may inadvertently imply that you don’t tr...
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