The French Riviera conjures up images of an enticing blue sea. Where the likes of Coco Chanel and Brigitte Bardot mingled with the cicadas, alongside the parasol pine trees. Where famous towns such as Monte Carlo, St. Tropez, Nice, and Cannes recall a roaring twenties, with fashionable people wearing navy stripped shirts, and full leg white pants. Where sitting at a sidewalk cafe, sipping Pastis became a way of worshiping the sun with a tip one's sunglasses as a hello.
The French Riviera sparkles along a back drop of stark white cliffs. Where once-upon-a-time small fishing communities were common place along the way. Many of these small enchanting fishing villages and ports, are in my opinion, the heart of the south of France. Places such as Cassis, Sanary, Bandol, St Rafael... but more so the tiny inlet communities: Morgiou, Sormiou, Figuier, Port Miou... the list is as long as the twenty mile foot path that leads from Marseille to Cassis.
Cassis twenty minutes from our home, our back door outing, were we go to dinner when we go out.
I might have to buy s stripped tee shirt and white pants, though I would never wear them.
French Husband said I need to find a small folding table at the brocante, so we can have lunch on the port.
That I can do.
In the distance the Eiffel Tower of Cassis.
The Route de Crete.
Sheer.
Profound.
Far beyond and below.
Pink is not a favorite color of mine, especially for a house by the sea... but in Cassis that is not the case.
When the waiters started to stack the chairs we knew
it was time to go.
Soon we will not have to cast our goodbyes at the end of the day.
Oh, my, this place calls to me. Such beauty. And I am sure you are right that the little villages are the cream of the crop. I'm sure I would swoon over the splash that is Paris, but the water is like my next of kin...I could see myself exploring Cassis and it's sisters at length.
"Soon we will not have to cast our goodbyes at the end of the day." Is something afoot that we will want to know more about?
Posted by: Star | 26 January 2016 at 09:26 PM
Swoon! I live in the Mojave Desert... it's pretty baron and all shades of beige. Looking at these beautiful colours makes my heart leap! To live in such a kaleidoscope would be dreamy and perfect and inspiring. Thanks for the tour!
Posted by: pc brown | 26 January 2016 at 09:46 PM
Are you moving?
Posted by: Bev S. | 26 January 2016 at 10:23 PM
"Soon we will not have to cast our goodbyes at the end of the day."
AHA! I wondered, last time you made reference to Cassis. Farmboy Husband and I really loved that town when you took us there.
Posted by: Kathie | 26 January 2016 at 10:24 PM
Now this is the second hint of a possible move! Can't wait to hear more. Sadly when we were in Provence we were exploring the hill country and missed these beautiful blue waters. I think one day I must come back to the sea.
Posted by: Marilyn | 26 January 2016 at 10:34 PM
Looking forward to the full story....a second home or a permanent home?
Posted by: Diogenes | 26 January 2016 at 10:35 PM
Cassis is such a wonderful place, but we always avoid going there in summertime, because it is so crowded with thousands of tourists. I prefer wintertime, it is often warm enough to sit on the terraces for lunch or coffee, but also quiet enough to enjoy the beautiful village.
I love your photos and I hope we'll finde the time to go to Cassis next time we are in the South (for us it's always a one hour ride then - but it's worth it
Posted by: stadtgarten | 26 January 2016 at 10:38 PM
You are so lucky, to live where you do. I love your beautiful descriptions….
Posted by: Annette | 27 January 2016 at 01:27 AM
Wow! Really good pics Corey... reminds me of lunch we had last summer...
Posted by: WR | 27 January 2016 at 01:30 AM
OMGosh! You and your camera are a phenomenal pair.
Thanks :) The COLOR !!!!!
Posted by: dee | 27 January 2016 at 06:18 AM
Beautiful cliff, rock, natural cathedral - whatever it is, it's superb.
Posted by: ff | 27 January 2016 at 07:00 AM
Beautiful photos, Corey!
Posted by: 24/7 in France | 27 January 2016 at 10:34 AM
Just gorgeous. I wish I were there ...
Posted by: Julia - Vintage with Laces | 27 January 2016 at 01:00 PM
Hmmmm are you buying a place there. No more goodbyes at the end of the day? My girlfriend and I had a wonderful lunch there in October. On a gorgeous but very crowded Sunday. At the restaurant right on the beach. Not as charming as the cafes but great view and food
Posted by: Marilyn Marcus | 27 January 2016 at 01:58 PM
DOES THAT MEAN YOU ARE MOVING???????????
Posted by: La Contessa | 27 January 2016 at 05:15 PM
Ooooh, you, Carey, have such a way of tempting our thinking. Is there a move? or an additional place acquired? Looking forward to hearing the answer to the riddle.
Posted by: Kristin | 27 January 2016 at 05:25 PM
So well said Star, the water and these colors call to me as well. Beautiful pictures Corey, love this post.
Posted by: Deb Archer | 27 January 2016 at 07:41 PM
Soon we will not have to cast our goodbyes at the end of the day.......
that sounds like VERY GOOD news!!!! I so wish I could say the same - not necessarily for Cassis (although I wouldn't mind that tooooooo much..... lol) bu returning to the shores of Lac Léman (Lake Geneva) - every single visit in Switzerland tears at my heart strings and returnng to hectic, unfriendly, but oddly wonderful and fascinating Paris (I'm talking about the City and not about the Country!) is a cultural shock.
Honestly, those pictures; I could hardly bear to look at them, they are SO utterly beautiful and all the places you listed which are 'en route' I know or have been travelling along/through/stayed.... it truly is a blessed region.
I wish you WELL; maybe it's time for you to move and obviously FH can work from any place he likes - sadly, this is not an option for us. Do what gives you joy; GOOD ON YOU COREY.
Posted by: Kiki | 02 February 2016 at 11:49 AM