Bus

That's right, my Fellow Virtual Pilgrims
We'z on our way to CANNES!!!
Love European Public transportation!
For lousy €2.50 you can get from one town to another on a clean, comfortable bus. And theyOkumaya devam et
Cannes

I don't think Cannes needs any introduction.
Long a playground of Rich and Famous, punctuated by the annual Cannes Film Festival (until 2003 called the International Film Festival (FestivalOkumaya devam et
Église Notre-Dame de Bon Voyage

Church of Our Lady of Good Voyage.
What was once a small chapel and fishermen’s shelter in the XVth century later become Notre Dame of the Seaside, then Notre Dame of Bon Port and finally the churchOkumaya devam et
Église Notre-Dame de Bon Voyage 2

Main altar windows
Central Chandelier
St.Anne
St. Rita
Small Garden and the Palace

Through the small garden with the bust of Christian X of Denmark, we emerged in front of the Palace of Festivals and Congresses of Cannes. They rolled out the Red Carpet for us, but we demurred,Okumaya devam et
Walking Boulevard de la Croisette

Various hotels and condo buildings line up this Promenade that opens onto famous Cannes beaches
Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel

BORN OUT OF A RUSSIAN PASSION
It all started like a Russian novel. In 1909, the Grand Duke Michael of Russia, grandson of the Tsar, moved to Cannes to flee the imperial court and live a forbidden loveOkumaya devam et
Lunch

Took a much needed break in the shade and had lunch at Kioske #7 at Croisette Beach (the beach is behind me, got washed out in the photo, with too much sun)
I had a Crepe Jambon et Fomage and LaurieOkumaya devam et
To Old Town Cannes

We also checked out parts of Old Town Cannes which of course had to include a climb on the gradient and steps 😊
We were met by the seagull once we got to the top... and wonderful views
Tour du Masque

Tour du Masque (Mask Tower)
The Man in the Iron Mask was a prisoner during King Louis XIV region. He was confined to various French prisons--including the infamous Bastille. The man wore a blackOkumaya devam et
Église Notre-Dame d'Espérance

Replacing the old chapel Sainte-Anne, the Eglise Notre-Dame de l'Esperance was completed in 1627, after more than a century of work.
Created in a late Gothic style, it stands out for its RenaissanceOkumaya devam et
More of old town

We enjoyed the sites,
I liked the castlelike structure on the other side of Cannes (no idea what it is), Laurie descended into the green topiary to pet the cat,
Yes, we sang THAT song! 🐵...youOkumaya devam et
Antibes musings

If you go up this street, will you get a headache?
Laurie S. Blue Period #29 with a door knob
A horse is a horse, of course
The Year of Le Chat
(Not so) French Dinner

Although I beg to differ as it's all in perspective.
Une bouteille de vin rosé Française
Eau du robinet Française de qualité supérieure
Utah Burger à la Française
Burrito Californien à laOkumaya devam et
Breakfast at rue du Marc

Early morning again, so cannot wait for places to open.
Stocked up on provisions last night and treated ourselves this morning to,IMHO, a pretty decent spread:
Orange juice, baguette, Tomme CorsicaOkumaya devam et
Gare de Antibes

We are off on a little cruise to one of the Legrins islands, specifically Ile St. Marguerite. We'll get off on the island, do some sightseeing, and then catch the same boat and go past CornicheOkumaya devam et
Riviera lines cruise in Port Golfe Juan

Well, I can tell you now that although the day did mot go completely as planned, I came across some stuff that completely blew my mind off and also connected the dots with some stuff fromOkumaya devam et
Île Sainte-Marguerite

The Île Sainte-Marguerite is the largest of the Lérins Islands, about half a mile off shore from the Cannes. The island is approximately 3 kilometers (1.9 miles) in length (east to west) and 900Okumaya devam et
Fort Royal - Ile Sainte-Marguerite

Built between 1624 and 1627 on the site of old Roman fortifications, the fort began as a simple fortified house. During Spanish occupation in 1635, the little fort was extended and reinforced. WinningOkumaya devam et
The Prison

I have to say that the sizes of the cells surprised me. Not only relatively speaking they were roomy, but they had bathroom and fireplaces
Man with the Iron Mask

The special exibit concerning The Man in The Iron Mask includes panels explaining historical and other facts and his cell,
When we arrived, the cell was closed to the public. Seems they hadOkumaya devam et
The Huguenot Martyrs memorial

In memory of the long martyrdom of Protestant ministers
Along with the Castle of If, in Marseilles, the Tower of Constance, in Aigues-Mortes, and the Fort of Brescou, in Agde, the fort on the îleOkumaya devam et
Archeological exibits

The other sections of museum deal with Archeological subject as well as "the Algerian issue".
Some quotes incl Johann Goethe - "who has not seen himself surrounded by the sea, has no idea of theOkumaya devam et
Dragon's Alley and Dragon's Point

Finished at the Fort, we climbed a couple of stairs and walked the Dragon's Alley to Dragon's Point.
Pointe du Dragon is located in the southeast of the island and is home to a very pleasant cove,Okumaya devam et
Ferry to Cannes

Enter Plan B
Riviera also runs ferries to Cannes. When one of those showed up at the dock around 3:15PM we jumped on it
In about 29 or so minutes we disembarked at The Old Pirt Cannes
GezginGreat photo of Laurie!