Breil Sur Roya France

August 8, 2021 by David Herd

Breil Sur Roya France

Breil Sur Roya France is a delighfull village just north of Monte Carlo. My two friends & I were the guests of Riny Doyle in his apartment overlooking the lagoon in July 2010. Riny is an excellent chef, in the photo above we are eating wild boar pasta. His secret is to freeze the wild boar meat for 6 months before cooking. 🙂

Rinny is a very generous host.

How about this for a spread?

View from our apartmant

How lucky were we being able to stay in a great 3br apartment with a view like this?

Jody & Deb in Rinny’s apartment

Just across the road from the Roya river

Enjoying a beer with Riny

This was a bar at the local railway station. There are two lines that pass through the village, one is French the other Italian, which make it very easy to vist places in both countries.

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A few miles south of Breil

In october 2020 the river flooded after severe storms & devastated the whole area.

Absolutely heartbreaking.

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Breil Sur Roya France, the main street

So peacefull compared to the previous photo.

The home of Rinny & Suzanne on the hill above the village.

This is for your wood fired pizzas. 🙂

Turn up the heat.

The master chef at work. 🙂

A night on the town for the girls

Rinny’s daughter Masha took the girls clubbing in Monte Carlo, Deb bought a round of drinks & nearly fainted when the cost was $100. 🙂

Cold beer in Airole.

Airole is a village close to Breil.

Airole built on a mountain

Living in each others pockets. 🙂

Breil Sur Roya France Le Flavie

TripAdvisor rating is #2 of 8 Restaurants in Breil-sur-Roya.

When in France….

Eat traditional French dishes, Escargot & Creme Brulee. 🙂

Jodie & Deb visit Menton.

About 40 minutes south of Breil.

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Breil Sur Roya devastated

October 6, 2020 by David Herd

Breil Sur Roya devastated

Breil Sur Roya devastated by storm Alex on October 4 2020, it destroyed dozens of houses and washed away roads in the mountainous border region north of Nice.

Riny Doyle

Ten years ago I spent 2 weeks in this beautiful French village as a guest of Riny Doyle & his partner Suzanne. We are dining on one of Riny’s specialties, wild boar pasta. I remember Riny saying the boar had to be frozen for 6 months before cooking. 🙂

Main street in Breil

The force of the flood water must have been incredible.

Cars submerged in mud.

Three more bodies have been discovered on the French side of the border with Italy after severe mountain flooding ravaged parts of both countries, leaving at least 12 dead.

It will take months to clean up

Sadly the village may never fully recover, many residents will be afraid the flood waters may return in the future.

Perhaps there was no warning

That may be the reason there were so many vehicles in the middle of the village.

Breil Sur Roya devastated

Barely hanging on to the edge of the cliff, how frightening is that?

Another one bites the dust

Totally heartbreaking for the residents of this beautiful village.

This home I’m sure will be demolished.

It’s difficult to see any other solution.

Breil Sur Roya devastated, such a sad sight

Another photo of the main street in the middle of Breil.

This is so hard to believe…

A simple reminder that we should never underestimate the awesome power of nature.

Compare the area above to 2010

From a tranquil setting to a scene of devastation.

A little roadwork needed here

How frightening would this have been for anyone driving on this busy road?

Flashback to 2010 with my friend Riny Doyle.

Also with me were two Australian friends, Jodie O’Neil & Deborah Holiday. Here is the message I got from Riny the day after the disaster; “no water no électricité no phone roads collapsed. A temp road-fix allowed me to go to next valley to let everyone know we are ok. Village is a disaster.”

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Italian road trip 2000

May 31, 2020 by David Herd

Italian road trip

Italian road trip in march 2000 commenced after a few days in Florence & San Gimignano with my beautiful Italian friend Barbara Manelli, I left with 2 American friends Paul & Dan on a road trip south through Naples, the Amalfi coast & all the way to Reggio at the toe of the boot.

Spanish Steps in Rome

That’s Paul in the middle & Dan aka Scooter Boy on the right. Can’t remember the name of the guy on the left.

Here we are in Naples

The locals are playing a game on the beach.

Naples harbour

Dan & I checking out the boats.

More boats in Naples.

Getting the boat ready for some fishing.

Next stop Pompeii

Pompeii was buried under meters of ash and pumice after the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D.

Fairly gruesome

I guess they never really stood a chance.

Farewell to the streets of Pompeii

One of the most interesting places I have ever visited.

Sorrento

David, Paul & Dan.

The gorge

The gorge down to Marina Piccola from PiazzaTasso.

Next stop the Isle of Capri

Took a bus trip around the island, had lunch & checked out the Blue Grotto.

Capri

A narrow Capri street.

Capri was very interesting indeed.

Our guide to the Blue Grotto

It was nice without blowing your socks off. 🙂

Positano

The jewel in the crown on the Amalfi coast.

Fruit anyone?

The jewel in the crown on the Amalfi coast. Happy guy with lots of fresh fruit.

Lunch in Positano

A very quaint village clinging onto the side of a mountain, lots of stairs to climb.

Love on the rocks

Can’t be too comfortable. 🙂

Artist in Positano

My favourite shot from Positano.

Hotel Avagi

Credit to Sara Tononi Verlengieri for this delightful photo.

Salerno

A population of around 138,000.

Salerno Boulevarde

A very nice city, certainly worth a visit.

Salerno by the sea.

Salerno is a port city southeast of Naples with a population of 138,000 people.

Reggio

Reggio Calabria is a coastal city in southern Italy, separated from Sicily by the Strait of Messina.

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Bruges Medieval Buildings Cobblestone Streets

June 6, 2017 by David Herd

Bruges is really worth a visit.

Bruges Medieval Buildings Cobblestone Streets

Bruges Medieval Buildings Cobblestone Streets, in fact I knew very little of this great place until I saw the 2008 movie called “In Bruges” with Colin Farrell, then I knew I just had to visit, I had the same feeling about Versailles after seeing the Woody Allen movie “Midnight in Paris,” so actually this European trip was planned around both those fascinating destinations. I was not disappointed the city is quite special, expensive but really special. 😆

Bruges waterfront homes.

Definitely a city that should be on your bucket list.

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Belgium Chocolates, yum!

Now we all know how famous Belgium is for its chocolates however I am willing to bet you don’t always get a warm smile from a lady when you give her some of these.

Coffee in the sunshine

Here are my two English friends Bill Austin & Dave Catchpole not looking too happy, maybe it was something they ate. 🙄

In fact they were grumpy most of the trip which caused us to split up once we got back to Brighton on the south coast of England.

Outdoor Cafe in Bruges beautiful Belgium city

I have no hesitation in recommending this beautiful place for you to visit, remember to book your hotel before arriving. Check the weather forecast as well, it is so much nicer walking around the village taking photos with a beautiful blue sky.

Thai Festival

What a coincidence, I’m living in Thailand & here when I visit Bruge there is a Thai festival happening. 🙂

Bruge Plaza

Interesting sculptures and fountains.

Waterside dining

A beautiful sky & French food by the water, what more could you want?

Nice restaurant

So many restaurants & such little time. 🙂

Wonderful terrine

Always on my list in Belgium or France.

Cruise the canals

One of the popular canal tours.

Or take a horse & buggy if you prefer

Personally I prefer to walk the city.

Bruges Medieval Buildings Cobblestone Streets

Lots of shops & restaurants to keep you busy.

The Park hotel is in a perfect location across the road from the above square.

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Waterfront restaurant.

An interesting restaurant beside this wonderful tree.

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Catch fish from your window.

Picture postcard perfect in Bruges beautiful Belgium city.

Red wine & desert.

As you would expect there are many nice restaurants in Bruges.

Bruges beautiful Belgium city

Bruge was a wonderful experience.

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Bellagio Lake Como Italy

April 9, 2017 by David Herd

Playground for the Rich & Famous

Bellagio Lake Como Italy

Bellagio Lake Como Italy with it’s cobblestone lanes and elegant buildings with beautiful views over the famous lake. The village is characterized by century-old buildings & interesting stone lanes & steps.

Cobblestone steps

Climbing all the Bellagio stairs is an excellent way to work up an appetite. 🙂

View from the top of the steps.

Every time you turn around there is another great photo opportunity.

Narrow lanes

I used to wonder why so many European towns & villages had such narrow streets & lanes. Then a friend of mine Riny Doyle, from Breil Sur Roya in the south of France, explained it was simple to control the temperature. Narrow lanes meant a much cooler environment, & lets face it in those ancient times there were no air conditioned shopping malls where you could get relief from the heat. 🙂

Breil Sur Roya devastated by storm Alex on October 4 2020.

Delightful little cafes & restaurants

Around every corner there is a little cafe or restaurant.

If you prefer a water view

Here is a perfecy spot to soak up the view of Bellagio Lake Como Italy. Perhaps if you hang around long enough you may see George Clooney wander in with his beautiful bride. 🙂

Sadly I don’t have the time.

I don’t have the time to wait for George as I’m about to catch the car ferry to the other side of the lake.

Bit of a rust bucket

At least I don’t have far to travel.

Lets explore a little more before I leave.

More stairs and more shops.

And another little hidden restaurant.

A surprise around every corner.

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The crowd builds up

Lunch is over, now for some serious shopping.

Farewell to beautiful Bellagio

Just a wonderful Italian village.

As Andrea Bocelli would say……

Time to say goodbye. (lets not forget Sarah Brightman)

Ferry across Lake Como

The views from the ferry are absolutely stunning.

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Beautiful St Moritz Switzerland

May 24, 2016 by David Herd

Lake St Moritz

Beautiful St Moritz Switzerland

Beautiful St Moritz Switzerland was the first stop on my road trip from Pejo in the Italian alps Salzburg. This was certainly my best ever European trip which started in Lake Como then on to the French Riviera, a few days in the Cinque Terre before heading for Milan, Verona and Lake Garda.

I spent 10 days in a beautiful little French village north of Menton called Breil Sur Roya is known for trout fishing.

St Moritz Switzerland

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Badrutt’s Palace Hotel

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St Moritz

The streets were very quiet.

St Moritz in summer.

The whole city has an expensive feel about it.

St Moritz

Those mountains would be an amazing sight in the winter.

Here comes the snow

That’s the Badrutt’s Palace Hotel with snow on the roof.

Fast asleep in St Moritz

Get a suntan on a beautiful summers day in St Moritz.

St Moritz

A family picnic by Lake St Moritz.

Picnic at Saint Moritz

Every January or early February, Polo matches are held on the lake.

Beautiful St Moritz

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I bet that water is cold

Even though it’s summer I’m sure that water would be freezing. 🙂

Breathtaking

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Beautiful St Moritz Switzerland, I must say farewell.

After a pleasant couple of hours in St Moritz I’m back on the road again heading for Germany.

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Beautiful Lake Garda northern Italy

August 18, 2015 by David Herd

Another Italian Gem.

Beautiful Lake Garda northern Italy

Beautiful Lake Garda northern Italy is the largest Italian lake. The wealthy and the snobbish will always prefer Lake Como because that’s what they read about in the social pages and gossip columns, the experienced traveller however would most certainly choose Lake Garda as the more interesting and user friendly location.

Lake Garda northern Italy

Lake Garda is Italy’s largest and most visited lake. The lake is 51km long but only 17km wide at its widest point in the south. The distance around the lake is 158km. Picturesque villages, medieval castles, and lakeside promenades dot the shoreline.

Swimming at Lake Garda

The lake has numerous small islands and five main ones, the largest being Isola del Garda. Nearby to the south is Isola San Biagio, also known as the Isola dei Conigli (“Island of the Rabbits”). Both are offshore of San Felice del Benaco, on the west side. The three other main islands are Isola dell’Olivo, Isola di Sogno, and Isola di Trimelone, all farther north near the east side. The main tributary is the Sarca River, while the only outlet is the Mincio River.

Relaxing beside Lake Garda

There are many delightful cafes and restaurants around the lake where you can relax and enjoy the sunshine.

Beautiful Lake Garda

Lake Garda is known for its clear water, great for swimming in summer. Windsurfing, sailing, and hiking in the lake’s many parks are popular activities.

Beautiful Lake Garda northern Italy

Is it surprising that Italy is my favourite European country?

Lakeside restaurant

A perfect spot to relax by the lake.

Lake Garda church

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Fabulous colours

Magnificent colours on the buildings.

Shopping arcade beside the lake

Shop, drink coffee or enjoy pasta for lunch.

Ferry at Lake Garda

You can also explore the lake from the ferry.

Old castle

The lake has a diverse landscape with beaches along the southern shores and rocky cliffs above the northern shoreline.

North of Lake Garda.

The surrounding countryside is magnificent.

The Castle of Sirmione on Lake Garda.

The Sirmione castle is the most significant example of the defensive structures on Lake Garda. Between the 13th and 14th centuries, the village of Sirmione was a border town situated between the land owned by the Della Scala dynasty of Verona and the property of the lords of Milan. The original nucleus was delimited by a tall square wall with three towers, and was probably built on top of the remains of a Roman fortress.

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Lake Como northern Italy

August 17, 2015 by David Herd

Lake Como northern Italy

Lake Como northern Italy has been a popular retreat for aristocrats and wealthy people since Roman times, it’s a very popular tourist attraction with many artistic and cultural gems. It has many villas and palaces such as Villa Olmo, Villa Serbelloni, and Villa Carlotta.

Fabulous Lake Como home

Lake Como weather is generally mild. It is known for its Mediterranean-like climate where sub-tropical plants can grow year-round, Average daily temperatures range from about 2 °C (36 °F) in January to 30 °C (86 °F) in July.

Bellagio on Lake Como northern Italy

Bellagio is a wonderful upmarket village on Lake Como, certainly a place that attracts the wealthy. Bellagio & Lake Como are both beautiful and famous, however I do prefer the larger Lake Garda which is a couple of hours east. I found it more “user friendly” in so much as there were many more places you could actually access the lake itself. The wealthy and the snobbish will always pick Como because that’s what they read about in the fashion magazines and gossip columns, but the experienced traveller I believe would choose Lake Garda as the more interesting location.

My little road rocket

This little car really covered a lot of miles in the coming weeks, all the way to Saint Tropez, Cinque Terre, Menton, Breil Sur Roya, Verona, Pejo, St Moritz and Salzburg.

Lake Como northern Italy

Taking the shortcut across Lake Como northern Italy.

West side Lake Como

It is a rather short trip on the ferry.

For whom the bell tolls

Pardon me quoting the title of Ernest Hemingway’s 1940 novel, however I’m sure he would have sometime in his life sipped his double daiquiris on the shore of Lake Como. 🙂

Hemingway did enjoy a drink

What a fabulous old photo.

San Giacomo Church, Ossuccio

This Romanesque church is situated along the shore at Spurano, Ossuccio. It was built between the 10th and 12th centuries. The sail bell tower on the outside wasn’t built until after the 14th century. The double arched apse is typical of the local architecture and inside the church you can see visible traces of original frescoes.

Grand Hotel Tremezzo

Dining outside on the terrace overlooking the lake with the lights of Bellagio twinkling is a magical experience.

Grand Hotel Tremezzo

Way above my pay grade I’m afraid. 🙂

Como Cathedral

No, I didn’t go inside. 🙂

Como

Como is a city and comune in Lombardy, Italy. It is the administrative capital of the Province of Como. Its proximity to Lake Como and to the Alps has made Como a popular tourist destination and the city contains numerous works of art, churches, gardens, museums, theatres, parks and palaces.

Veal Scallopini

One of my favourite meals is veal scallopini and this dish I had in Como at the restaurant shown below was perhaps the best I have ever experienced.

Main square opposite Cathedral

The food here was fantastic.

Restaurant on the square

A beautiful summer day in Como.

Como by the lake

As you can see the weather was absolutely perfect at the end of June.

Garage for the boat

I would be very happy living here, 🙂

I’m enjoying a coffee in Bellagio.

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Sospel village near Monte Carlo

August 17, 2015 by David Herd

North of Monte Carlo

Sospel village near Monte Carlo

Sospel village near Monte Carlo is a small town situated about 15km inland from the coastal resort of Menton & close to the French border with Italy. We were based in Breil Sur Roya just a short drive through the mountains.

Briel Sur Roya to Sospel & Monte Carlo

A short drive to the coast.

Medieval town

This small medieval town feels almost Italian in character, maybe because it was part of Italy until 1860.

Relaxing in the town square

Sospel became prosperous in the 13th century when an important salt trading route between Nice and Turin passed through the town and those using the route paid tolls to use the bridge across the Bévéra river.

Houses along the riverbanks

The streets of the old town contain numerous attractive medieval houses, many with decorative painted facades.

Toll Bridge

The tower in the centre of the fortified bridge was originally the toll gate for the mules using the trade route. A bridge has stood here since at least the 13th century, although it is likely the original version was built of wood. In 1522 the wooden bridge was replaced by a stone version, much as we see it today.

Viaduct beside the village

You can spend many days exploring the beautiful part of France.

Coffee with Deborah

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La Brigue ancient French village

August 16, 2015 by David Herd

La Brigue

La Brigue ancient French village

La Brigue ancient French village north of Menton was originally part of Italy, the village was annexed to France as part of the Treaty of Paris in 1947.

Donjon tower

The village is both pretty and interesting, with colourful buildings, ancient churches, arcades, vaulted passages, streets to explore, and the pleasure of a fast-flowing river that’s joined by a mountain stream in the centre. The stream is called “Rio Sec”, or dry river, but was full of spring water when we were there. Many of the buildings are of natural stone and many are nicely renovated with pastel facades and green doorways and steps. The 14th-c medieval Chateau des Lascaris perched above the village is in ruins, with only some walls and a tall, round donjon tower remaining. Partial reconstruction, however, has been started, and the castle is used for medieval festival weekends. Reconstruction will be followed by archaeological digs on the site.

Medieval stone structures

La Brigue is very attractive with steep rocky hills rising either side, also there are several important monuments.

ANCIENT STONE FOUNTAIN

This fountain is dated 1741.

The water tastes so pure & cold

This water is worth bottling.

Homes in La Brigue

Wonderful ancient stone buildings.

La Brigue French village

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