In this section, we try to provide a glimpse of the area we live in. Note our use of the word "glimpse" -- as in "visual"! Our emphasis is definitely on images. Other web sites and guide books already provide ample text notes on the places covered in this section. Do you have a favorite spot you would like to see included? Send us a request!
| A couple of maps of our neck of the woods |
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| A few photographs of the village of Valbonne |
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| Views of the "château" in Nice |
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| One of the most beautiful villages of the Riviera |
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| Right around the corner from where we live |
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| Photos of one of the most visited villages in France |
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| Playground of the rich and famous... |
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| Featuring, among other things, a very old olive tree |
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| This could well be the most famous of them all |
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| Home of the world's best croissants? |
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| The highest coastal village in Europe |
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| The fancy part of Nice -- since Roman times |
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| The old part of Nice and the old market |
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| The nearest town from where we live |
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| A village that tourism hasn't discovered yet |
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| Summer photos of the oldest ski resort in the area |
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| This medieval village is a must-see |
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| In Queen Victoria's footsteps... |
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| Worth a visit whether one likes faïence or not |
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| Finally! Photos of the principality at our doorstep |
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| Photos of a wonderful hike through the Esterel |
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| Following the sentier du pêcheur |
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| Hiking around this amazing Canyon |
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| Or: The Twin Peaks Hike |
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| The most spectacular hike yet |
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| The best view from any Esterel peak |
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| Cassis and its famous calanques |
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