My first glimpse of the sea as I enter St.Tropez is so exciting and uplifting. January is my favourite time of year to visit this area of the South of France. Even though the air is crisp the skies are often this gorgeous azure blue. This year we have been particularly lucky as we have been experiencing nearly continuous bright sunny days. Another advantage of this time of year is that there is very little traffic. During the popular summer…
Third day in Paris. What is the first thing to do? Have a leisurely cup of coffee at the local cafe before hitting the shops. After our coffees, Susan and I decided to check out the fashion floor in Le Bon Marché. We wanted to see which colours and styles were currently trending in Paris. Faux fur is very popular both in the stores and on the streets as I documented in my previous post. I managed to capture a couple of women in my…
On the second day in Paris, Susan and I were up early to make the most of the day. We hit the road running. After a quick breakfast at Les Deux Magots, we headed off to Atelier lumière (Workshop of lights). It was absolutely magnificent. We entered this enormous warehouse space and were instantly immersed in a full sensory experience of art and music. There were three separate displays. My favourite was Klimt accompanied by classic music including Wagner, Strauss and…
Part 11 of my visit to St.Tropez market. I always try to take a photo of my favourite shop as I walk from the bus stop to Place de Lice where the market is held. It is not easy to get a good shot as there is a lot of reflection from the windows. However, it is worth it as I consider that the window displays really reflect the chic “ensembles” suitable for women of our age. I would love…
I find that it is worth getting up early to catch the 8.55am bus from Grimaud into St.Tropez on a Tuesday or Saturday morning to visit St. Tropez market in Place des Lices. If you leave it any later in the summer season it becomes too hot and crowded for my liking. At that time of the morning, the air was still fresh and the narrow lanes between the stalls were not too crowded. My friend and I were able to…
One of the aspects I love about blogging is meeting up with fellow bloggers and whiling away the time sitting in cafes “people watching”. Susan of Unefemme and I taking a break from window shopping and enjoying a cup of coffee at Les Deux Magots. I am wearing my navy shirt dress part of my Paris capsule wardrobe. The archetypical French waiter. However not the usual churlish characteristics. He was charming and took the photo of Susan and I. It was…
