We arrived in Aix early on Saturday morning, which coincided with market day in the town that was Cézanne's home - a perfect treat after listening to our book on tape. We stopped here for a few hours before heading off to Grasse.
. Aix's famous tree lined boulevard		Enjoying a beer in Aix
Magetic figures for sale. The seller is on our Cute Men page.		I loved these little figurines.
Another view of old Aix		Nick in his new blue shirt.
Delicious tarts at the market		Provençal pottery for sale. We intended to buy some later in our trip but ended up running out of money.
A wedding party in Aix. Bride and groom often show up on our bingo cards. This bride sounded North American.		I usually get a sunflower shot somewhere in France.
We were based near Grasse for our week in Provence. It was an ideal location for exploring the area, including the coast.
The local pizza van made terrific, inexpensive meals
The pool at Le Mazet de Norine kept us cool.		A cute photo of Nick in the pool
The view of the Grasse area towards the sea from Cabris		Our meals were all eaten outdoors.
This boy was hanging around in Cabris.		Exploring the Grotte St. Cézaire, near Grasse. Much more impressive than the Grotte experience we had a couple of years ago!
A beautiful view from, I think, St.Cézaire		This is definitely St.Cézaire
On our last night there, we encountered this hummingbird-like moth.		Our favourite experience of the whole trip was visiting this secluded river location recommended by our 'landlady', Laure.
Here we are, playing Pooh Sticks.
We swam in the cold water with no one around.		Here I am, spashing for the camera.
We paused for portraits near sundown...		...a trick we learned from Milan in Mykonos.
We were told to ignore the Danger signs that led to the river.		Wildlife
Nick tried a new food, a sort of puff pastry/meringue twist, in Cabris.		In Cabris, with a view of the coast behind.
Enjoying a rest in Cabris.
St Paul is a beautiful, fortified, clifftop town in Provence.		Nearby is the Fondation Maeght, a centre for 20th century art.
A sculpture in the garden		Yes, that's a sculpted cabbage.
This toilet seat revolved and cleaned itself upon flushing.		Look at Nick.
A golden statue near the Fondation Maeght		A wacky sculpture in the garden
This 'painting' featured a central square of slowly cascading oil.		By a fountain in St. Paul. Somewhere nearby, I lost my sunglasses.
The Chapelle du Rosarie in Vence was designed and decorated by Henri Matisse.		We waited for the chapel to open and admired the blue tiled roof outside.
Matisse designed the altarpiece, the candles, and, of course, the stained glass windows.		On this wall are the Stations of the Cross, depicted by Matisse in black on white tiles.
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