Bear 🐻has escaped to Cannes for 3 days for a late summer vacance!🤸🏾♀️🤸🏾♀️🤸🏾♀️The 5 hr direct TGV train was a snap. And not too full which was nice.
I am back again at Hotel Athenée (nothing to do with the Paris Plaza Athenée at all). Instead of the Marilyn room this time I have the Audrey room🤸🏾♀️😊
We wandered a bit on rue Antibes..the street for plebeian shopping…remember Repetto, the ballerina shop. Does anyone wear those anymore 👟?
And then around town. It’s always a good idea to do the tourist train 1st thing. The guide informed us what movie stars stayed at which luxury hotel..major important info bien sur.
*It was an extremely bumpy ride. Not recommended if you just had hip replacement - have an ambulance waiting. But fun and the accompanying Madonna music and commentary was a plus.
After we walked around a bit (I am with Carolyn from WA) looking for a divine place for tomorrow’s breakfast. Last visit I went to the Carlton but sadly they are unser renovation 😕
Then dinner at hotel-recommended Cafe Hoche on rue Hoche. Green tomatoes with buratta + pesto. Plus a ginormous plate of linguine a la vongolo that instantly ruined all the hard regime work of the past few weeks. Back to Audrey green apples 🍏 for me. Fortunately patisserie shops are few in Cannes👏🤸🏾♀️
Today we are off to Nice or Grasse or Villa Kerylos. Or…your suggestions are most welcome🙏 I got for the trip appropriate Hollywood style Holly Golightly (from Jimmy Fairly) sunglasses + my etsy ‘Audrey’ hoop earrings. Bear and I are back on Friday to realité 💋💋Bisou, bisou Darlings 🐻🥂🍾
Villa Kerylos in Beaulieu is stunning and well worth a visit. Definitely get the audio, it makes the world of difference to understanding the history of the Villa.
ReplyDeleteBonnes vacances Carol & Bear! Love the new sunglasses. Enjoy the tasty food!
ReplyDeleteThose sunglasses are to die for!
ReplyDeleteYou look like you were born for Cannes, Carol, very elegant! I don’t know if “anyone” is wearing tutus anymore, but I’d wear that pink number embellished with candied almonds in a heart beat…does it come in XXL??
ReplyDeleteWe take those mini trains whenever we find them in France…Beaune, Epernay, Vannes, Nimes, et al…great fun…lots of laughs! Enjoy your time in Cannes in your Audrey Room Carol and Bear! Bisous!
The Côte d’Azur! Leaving from the Gare de Lyon…a favorite of mine. Love the photo of Bear looking out of the train window.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed the Musee des Beaux Arts in Nice. I love all of Dufy’s work done in Nice.
Have a terrific time❤️
Enjoy the change of scenery! You are looking rested and elegant… a wonderful combination.
ReplyDeleteLooking great Carol!PLse send me a whole real life Ladurée bistro set.It would look smashing in my gardens:)
ReplyDeleteSo lovely sunglasses!!
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful and fun! Next best thing to myself being there with you! Bonnes Vacances Carol!
ReplyDeleteLove your glasses, dahling! Looking good.
ReplyDeleteThe Villa Euphrussi de Rothschild on Cap Ferret is beyond beautiful...villa, gardens, lunch. Also Villa Kerylos.Enjoy, enjoy.
Also the Villa Massèna Musée in Nice...beautiful and interesting.
ReplyDeleteYes, please do paint those chairs and the sea. Love the sunglasses - have a wonderful few days & give Bear all the sweets he wants.
ReplyDeleteHugs.
While you are lounging in Cannes, I am enjoying the Audrey in Paris (pink) sketch that arrived a couple of days ago.
ReplyDeleteOh you know a lot Suze!
ReplyDeleteWe only went to the Matisse musee in Nice..
Another time. Hoping to get to Keralos tomorrow
Monique the chair set is in the post 📮
Wonderful photos. Looks like your having a fabulous vacation so far. Love those Jimmy Fairly sunglasses on you. Do you know what name they call those sunglasses? I have a feeling it would be hard to get a pair here in the US.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like loads of fun and the perfect getaway! Love every image you shared!
ReplyDeleteYou look fantastic! I love Nice and the Cote d'Azur. Antibes is a favorite! Have a fab time. Love the sunnies!
ReplyDeleteI am green with envy and LOVE your sun glasses.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy yourself and thank you for sharing.
Thank you Margaux!
ReplyDeleteI never bot such fancy sunglasses before…but for the Riviera you must!!
Dear Suzanne P. The sunnies are called ‘Maya’ and the frames are I believe ‘swirly’!?
ReplyDeleteHi Carole
ReplyDeletewe had a lovely time in St Paul de Vence, lots of cafes and artists there, very picturesque.