You don’t have to be a millionaire to enjoy the stunning sea vistas along the French Riviera. For over sixty years, the maritime transport company ‘Les Bateaux Verts’ or Green Boats has been shuttling people across the Gulf of Saint Tropez, connecting coastal towns like Sainte-Maxime, Cogolin, Port Grimaud and […]
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This heavenly hilltop village, capital of Les Maures, floats high above the famed coastline of the French Riviera, and while blessed with historical and natural beauty, it is renowned for its chestnuts! The coast road to Collobrieres snakes up steep cliffs that plunge to a forested valley while in the […]
Read MoreMy final stop after lunch is at the splendid vineyard – Chateau Minuty – which stretches out over the lower lying hillside under a hot summer sun. The ‘dégustation’ is quite formal with only 3 tastings allowed, and I choose the Prestige 2020 red which is good for 7 years, […]
Read MoreA morning swim in the fabulous lower pool on our private Domaine, where there are tennis courts next door. The upper pool is an infinity pool looking out over the bay of St. Tropez and is truly spectacular, but this ones a minutes walk from my apartment! After some errands […]
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