Through the Alps towards Chambery
From Briancon it is a long and windy drive through the Alps to Chambery passing through mountain passes and tunnels along the way
Sightseeing and Nature Watching along the way
From Briancon it is a long and windy drive through the Alps to Chambery passing through mountain passes and tunnels along the way
We spend the morning exploring Briançon the highest city in France and an area fortified by Vauban against Austrian attack
We spend the afternoon in the high alpine Alps passing through Col de la Bonette on the highest through road in Europe
In the morning we hike and explore the area around Saint-Martin-Vésubie part of the Mercantour National Park
Today we add one more country to our list, Monaco, but it is a very cursory visit before we turn north towards the Alps
We arrive late in Eze and have less than one hour to explore the enchanting village and wander around the beautiful alleys
Today it is time to turn east passing through the beautiful Verdon Gorge where we hike and sightsee on the way to Monaco
Last stop in France is at Roquefavour aqueduct inspired by the ancient Pont du Gard that we have seen the previous day
We start the day with an exploration of Cabries a small historic village near our accomodation
Last stop for today is at Pont du Gard the tallest of all Roman aqueduct bridges and one of the best preserved