A Year in Villefranche sur Mer - Moving to France

Day 2303 (Thursday) 28 th September 2023 Today’s photos… This is Grasse and this is Antibes. We had great excitement this morning – there were three dolphins in the bay. and Huw took this video.   Huw had to go to the big apartment this morning because the guests checked out and he had to do an inventory and to start the washing so it will be easier on us tomorrow. I did some chores around the flat and spent a few hours in the sun. Festivals and events: What’s on around France in autumn 2023 People take part in the 80 th Montmartre Grape Harvest Festival parade in 2013 in Paris (Photo by MIGUEL MEDINA / AFP) Summer might be over, but that doesn't mean there's nothing to do in France - here's our pick of the festivals and events around the country in September, October and November. Even though the summer holidays (and the fun festivals that came with them) are over, there are still plenty of events to attract visitors before those Christmas markets start opening in Novemb...

  Day 2302 (Wednesday) 27 th September 2023 Today’s photos… This is Monaco and this is Nice beach with the Negresco hotel in the background. It was summer hot today, 40C on the balcony and there was a cruise ship in the bay so there were lots of tourists in town.   Huw had to get up early to clean the pool and move Ken’s car, then he went shopping and bought a warm poulet roti which we had for brunch. I have had some form requests from one of my schools and the amount of paperwork is overwhelming. Huw has been helping me a great deal and we thought it was over but I got an email this morning saying that something was wrong. I emailed the boss asking his advice and he phoned me and even though I don’t understand what’s going on I think it’s sorted…for now. The market was in the square because of the cruise ship and it was pretty busy. The road to the train station is still closed because of the landslide and we can’t park Kisbee 2 in our usual spot so now we park in Parking Wi...