A Year in Villefranche sur Mer - Moving to France

  Day 2661 (Friday) 20 th September 2024 This is the aquarium in Monaco – such a beautiful building and this is Menton.   Our perfect blue sky is back – hooray! It was a beautiful, warm sunny day, there was a cruise ship in the bay and there was quite a lot of yacht activity. I had a lovely day pottering and sunbathing. Here are the last of the French drinks… 69 French Drinks You Should Try: Spirits/Cocktails/Wine/Beer/No-Alcohol 3.2.) French Beer French beers may not be as globally renowned as their Belgian or German counterparts, but the country has a rich brewing tradition, particularly in regions like Nord-Pas-de-Calais and Alsace. French beers like Bière de Garde and Saison are noted for their distinct flavours and artisanal production methods, reflecting the country’s diverse terroir and brewing heritage. Additionally, the rise of French craft beers has introduced a variety of styles and innovative brews to the market, showcasing the creativity and passion of French brewers. 52.

  Day 2660 (Thursday) 19 th September 2024 This is the exotic garden in Eze Village and this is the lift up to the castle in Nice. The weather was a lot better today but we still don’t have our usual clear blue sky. We went into Nice and thoroughly enjoyed a kebab in the park, they had the mister machine on which I don’t think was necessary. Then we went to Fort Alban on Mount Boron to enjoy the view, which was still pretty impressive despite the few clouds. We spotted a wildflower below the wall and I looked it up when we got home and discovered it’s a Belladonna lily. There was a huge group of French people enjoying a picnic near the fort, I wonder what it was about. What does the way you order a coffee in French say about you? How you order a coffee in France will tell the waiter about who you are. Photo: AFP It's probably one of the first things you learned - how to order coffee in a French café. But as French expert Camille Chevalier-Karfis explains, how you order makes an im

  Day 2659 (Wednesday) 18 th September 2024 This is Cap d’Ail   and this is Cap d’Antibes.   It was overcast again today, it stayed that way all day and Olivia came over to cut our hair. Yet more French drinks – it’s all wine today… 69 French Drinks You Should Try: Spirits/Cocktails/Wine/Beer/No-Alcohol 3.1.2.) White French Wine White French wines range from the minerally and crisp Chablis, made from Chardonnay, to the aromatic and complex whites of Alsace, including Riesling and Gewurztraminer. The Loire Valley is known for its refreshing Sauvignon Blancs, and regions like Jurançon and Savoy produce unique varietals that reflect their diverse landscapes. 38. Chablis Minerally Chardonnay from Burgundy. Chablis, a region in Burgundy, produces Chardonnay wines known for their purity, crisp acidity, and distinct minerality. These wines, often unoaked, are celebrated for their ability to express the unique limestone-rich terroir of the area. 39. Sancerre Crisp Sauvignon Blanc wines. Sance