![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250925_103801-1038x576.jpg "View towards the Viaduct of Calanque du Jonquier")
Actually, I have reported that Cassis would be my last stop on the coast. That is also true as far as overnight stays go. However, I had another two hours to fill today on the drive to my next accommodation (further inland). I used these two hours for a short detour to Niolon, just west of Marseille. Continue reading Niol-oh-well-n
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![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250923_122450-1038x576.jpg "View of Calanque d'En-Vau from the viewpoint")
The Calanques of Cassis
The French Riviera may be known for cities like Nice, Cannes, or Saint Tropez in its eastern part, but when it comes to nature, the coast becomes increasingly beautiful towards the west, I think: As mentioned, I already liked the cliffs of Porquerolles, but the Calanques in the national park of the same name between Marseille and Cassis, my westernmost (and last) stop on the French Riviera, are trulyin a class of their own. Continue reading The Calanques of Cassis
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250920_101302-1038x576.jpg "Southern coast of Porquerolles")
Peninsula and Island
I spent the last two and a half days in and around Hyères. Most of my (active) time, I spent outside the city limits, though: on the Presqu’île de Giens and the offshore island of Porquerolles. Continue reading Peninsula and Island
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250919_111806-1038x576.jpg "View of Cannes")
Can(nes) be recommended?
Originally, Cannes was not on my itinerary. However, since I had at least six hours to fill between check-out and check-in, but only about a three-hour train ride to take, I decided to spend about four and a half hours in glamorous Cannes. Continue reading Can(nes) be recommended?
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250918_124311.jpg "Nice from Colline du Château")
A normal day (of strike action) in France
A nationwide strike was announced for today in France: All means of transport were supposed to be affected, as were some other sectors (e.g., pharmacies). Luckily, I left myself a buffer day when planning my time in Nice. Actually, this was intended for the case of bad weather (because “strike” was not on my “could affect my vacation” bingo card), but that does not really matter, of course. Due to the circumstances, I decided to limit myself to a city tour of Nice (within walking distance of my accommodation). Continue reading A normal day (of strike action) in France
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250917_095213-1038x576.jpg "Cap d'Antibes")
At the Cape of Rogged Rocks
After visiting some small villages the day before, I took a day trip to a larger city today: Antibes. The main reason for my trip there, however, was not the city itself, but the nearby Cap d’Antibes. There, a very beautiful coastal hiking trail beckoned. Continue reading At the Cape of Rogged Rocks
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250916_104459-1038x576.jpg "Villefranche-sur-Mer")
Villages on the sea
On French Riviera, there are numerous little villages directly on the coast. I have explored some of these in the past few days. Continue reading Villages on the sea
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250915_094630-1038x576.jpg "Monaco")
Allô, c’est Monaco
So far, I have not visited that much of France on my France vacation: After reaching France the day before, I left the country again today: I went on a day trip to Monaco. Continue reading Allô, c’est Monaco
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/GR000148-1038x576.jpg "Loutro")
Leisure time in Loutro
The last three days of my stay in Crete I spent in Loutro. This small town on the South coast can only be reached by ferry or on foot. And even though the weather was a bit rainy on one of the three days, it was a very nice end to my holidays. Continue reading Leisure time in Loutro
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/GR000095-1038x576.jpg "Hiking down to Samaria Gorge")
Gorge(ous) Samaria
So far, I focused on the coast during my stay in Greece. Now, it was time for some inland action, namely the most famous hike in Crete (if not Greece): the Samaria Gorge. Continue reading Gorge(ous) Samaria