Avignon - Nice

After leaving Avignon this morning we headed towards Nice.  But there were lots of amazing towns and villages to see on the way.  All of the places we went today were perched on top of hills with spectacular views into the valleys.

First stop was Fayence where we stopped and had a walk around the town and had a look inside the church.

Next stop was Grasse which is famous for its essences and extracts used by the nez (noses) of perfumeries such as Geurlain and Yves Saint Laurent.  Even just walking around
Grasse you could smell perfume in the air.

Next we stopped at Goudron where we explored the little shops which sold lavender products, pottery, santons (small statues which are famous in Provence – they normally depict traditional figures as well as livestock), and pastis (the local alcoholic beverage which is aniseed flavoured – usually mixed with water).  From this town, we got our first glimpse of the Mediterranean Sea.

On the way to Tourrette-sur-Loup we stopped to see a waterfall called les Desmoiselles.  Then onto Tourrette-sur-Loup.  This village truly seemed like something out of a fairytale.  I could imagine Shrek popping his head out of one of the windows at any moment. Around every corner was another quaint ruette (little street).

Our final destination was Nice. As we arrived late, I haven’t seen anything here yet but driving along the esplanade I saw some of the ritzy hotels where the rich and famous would stay.