Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Provence Alpes Côte d Azur

Heading north through the mountains on our way to the Gorge du Verdon. Passing through Castellane, where I could not enter the public bath some years ago, as I had only a bermuda-style bathing trunks. The "superintendent" of the bath did not like my trunks at all.

Heading north through the mountains on our way to the Gorge du Verdon. Passing through Castellane, where I could not enter the public bath some years ago, as I had only a bermuda-style bathing trunks. The "superintendent" of the bath did not like my trunks at all.

Tourrettes is a perched village (or rather a small town) known as Toretta in medieval times. It was ruled by the Villeneuve de Tourrettes family from 1331 on. I could not find out, how the French neurologist George Gilles de la Tourette the namesake of Tourette syndrome is connected to this village. The area, near the Côte da Azur, is perfect for family holidays in summer. The tourists will find many campgrounds and many lush "bungalow-style"-hotels with lawns, large trampolins and larger pools.

Tourette is a perched village (or rather a small town) known as Toretta in medieval times. It was ruled by the Villeneuve de Tourrettes family from 1331 on. I could not find out, how the French neurologist George Gilles de la Tourette the namesake of Tourette syndrome is connected to this village. The area, near the Côte da Azur, is perfect for family holidays in summer. The tourists will find many campgrounds and many lush "bungalow-style"-hotels with lawns, large trampolins and larger pools. In the case of the "Auberge des Pins" there is even a surprisingly good restaurant. Sauté de veau à la moutarde et carottes www.aubergedespins.com/index.php/fr/

Tourette is a perched village (or rather a small town) known as Toretta in medieval times. It was ruled by the Villeneuve de Tourrettes family from 1331 on. I could not find out, how the French neurologist George Gilles de la Tourette the namesake of Tourette syndrome is connected to this village. The area, near the Côte da Azur, is perfect for family holidays in summer. The tourists will find many campgrounds and many lush "bungalow-style"-hotels with lawns, large trampolins and larger pools. In the case of the "Auberge des Pins" there is even a surprisingly good restaurant. Filet de bar au beurre blanc Some artists use canvas, some artists use plates. www.aubergedespins.com/index.php/fr/

Tourette is a perched village (or rather a small town) known as Toretta in medieval times. It was ruled by the Villeneuve de Tourrettes family from 1331 on. I could not find out, how the French neurologist George Gilles de la Tourette the namesake of Tourette syndrome is connected to this village. The area, near the Côte da Azur, is perfect for family holidays in summer. The tourists will find many campgrounds and many lush "bungalow-style"-hotels with lawns, large trampolins and larger pools. In the case of the "Auberge des Pins" there is even a surprisingly good restaurant. Tomate burratina au pesto

Le Luc was known as "lucus" in the 11th century. At the time of the Edict of Nantes, Le Luc was one of only three places in the Provence, where Protestants were allowed to reside. This did help the town to prosper. The hexagonal tower is 27 m high. It was built in the style of an Italian campanile in the early 16th century.

The restaurant "Les Terrasses" was recommended to us by the receptionist. When we arrived I was surprised was the restaurant was large - and the waiters were very busy. But after we were seated, we felt very relaxed and realised, that the recommendation was good. The food may not have had the complexity French cuisine can have, but it was very good, very tasty and very affordable. And the rosé came with ice cubes in a cooler. Gratin de la mer - poulpe, moules, seiche

The restaurant "Les Terrasses" was recommended to us by the receptionist. When we arrived I was surprised was the restaurant was large - and the waiters were very busy. But after we were seated, we felt very relaxed and realised, that the recommendation was good. The food may not have had the complexity French cuisine can have, but it was very good, very tasty and very affordable. And the rosé came with ice cubes in a cooler. Steak de thon frais à la plancha

There are lots and lots of lovely sandy beaches along the Mediterranean coast - and some pretty strange ones. Seen here in the backdrop the power station "Centrale thermique de Martigues".