After writing about how wonderfully magical Antibes is, I
realised my adventures here in
France could be of some use to … well I guess someone out there. So why not?
As wonderful as Antibes is there are other spots worth the
call up on here – not to worry I wont sugar coat every place ill give you the
whole truth and nothing but the truth of my adventures, ill be as true to ‘my
style’ as always.
Even though I have spent a good majority of my time in
Antibes, my pevious ‘home’ was a gorgeous super
yacht in Monaco. At first I was over the moon at the concept of actually living
in the home of the tax haven seeking millionaires, race car enthusiasts and
silver-spoon-in-mouth LSM group. I figured I had landed the dream destination
– I was however mistaken. Monaco is a fabulous place to visit, stroll around
the casino all dolled up, wonder the port looking at the boats even the Prince
cant afford, visit the unique botanical gardens while bypassing the castle of
kings and queens, walk under the famous tunnel and drive round the most famous
Grand Prix track around. Ah yes the tourists guide to Monaco, what the don’t
mention in the brochures and guide books is the astronomical costs of even a
coke or a crepe, the 10 cruise ships a day to the tiny
town/principality/whatever. They don’t tell you that its mostly filled with
tourists or drivers-by who believe they are in poll position - it lacks the charm and character that the rest of France still oozes.
My advise if you must stop off for a visit, walk around to
the beaches which are quite nice and not too crowded as everyone visiting is
walking around taking photo's all day. Go to the aquarium if you wish to be touristy, have a drink at
the Brasserie along the port at happy hour or els your bank account will dry up in two hours, and If you wish to stand out car-wise in
Monaco…drive a Twingo.
On my days off, without question, was always to head over one
train stop away to Cap D’Ail. I’m in two minds divulging this information on
the internet as this beach is the most picturesque, almost hidden, gorgeous
beach that is untouched by the hoards of tour groups, it is untainted by the guide
book and map holders, this beach is Frances own slice of paradise and I don’t
want to see the generic Canon carrying, backpack wearing tourists there the next time I go to "escape". I wont tell you
how to get there as it is an adventure in itself and if you find or have been you'll know exactly why it needs to directions - it needs to be discovered.
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| En route to Plage Mala |
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| It is an adventure. |
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| BUT well worth it! |
Plage Mala is by far my
favourite beach in all of France. It is quiet yet bustling with character and
the humming of Café Del Mar in the back round. The two restaurants are
impossible to differentiate between which is better, they are both FABULOUS and
I recommend them both. I also recommend having a magnum of rose all day, rose
with ice has never tasted this good - no need to wait till mid day.
I'll be sure to fill you in on other little Gems around the coast in my next instalment, for now feel free to tell me where you have been so I can go visit and test there wine for myself :)
Till then - i'll have another magnum of rose please.
xx
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