After two weeks of solo travel, the author reunites with a college friend, Emilie, in Marseille. They explore the city, visiting the cathedral and a glass art exhibit. Enjoying local cuisine, they stroll through shops, including a Santon figurine store that evokes childhood memories. After a short visit, the author heads to Paris for dinner before a flight.
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Hiking the Calanques Port-Miou, Port-Pin, and En-Vau: Trip to France 27/28
Cassis is beautiful! This morning, I woke up early but without an alarm to hike in Calanques National Park. This was my main reason for being in Cassis. […]
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Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse: Trip to France 26/28
The author explores Lyon, enjoying a hotel breakfast and navigating the train station. Their main highlight is visiting Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, where they savor delicious cheeses and oysters. After catching a train to Marseille for shopping, they head to Cassis, delighting in beachside dining with cheese and ice cream.
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Bus from Chamonix to Lyon: Trip to France 25/28
Today was a transport day back to Lyon as I get ready for the last bit of my vacation. I can/cannot believe this trip is almost over. On […]
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Chamonix hike to Lac Blanc & Chalet Floria: Trip to France 24/28
I woke up to a beautiful blue sky day. I was surprised since there was a thick low-level cloud cover yesterday evening, but it had complete dissipated! I […]
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Bus from Lyon to Chamonix: Trip to France 23/28
I had a relaxing early morning in the Lyon hotel, since I didn’t have to leave until 9:30. I got a cup of coffee from the lobby, which […]
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Lyon: Trip to France 22/28
I had a hectic but doable morning. I woke up early to do laundry at the laverie, ate a quick breakfast, turned in my e-velo, walked back to […]
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Cycling from Amboise to Villandry: Trip to France 21/28
After another simple but tasty B&B breakfast, I headed over to Chateau du Clos Lucé, the final home of Leonardo da Vinci where he lived for ~3 years. […]
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Cycling from Amboise to Chenonceau: Trip to France 20/28
I based myself in Amboise for 3 nights with the intention of biking around the Loire Valley. Don’t get me wrong, I’m talking day trips and e-bikes. I […]
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The flowers at Château de Chenonceau
While in Amboise, I e-cycled over to le Château de Chenonceau. During my castle tour, the floral arrangements in most of the rooms were astoundingly beautiful and grand. […]