We spent our last three nights in Bandol at the home of some friends R & M in the hilltop town of Cadiere l'Azur.
They have a wonderful view from their terrace on the third floor of their home in the village.
We were welcomed with champagne and lunch there before heading out to explore the town.
We had been to Cadiere about 12 years ago and noticed some changes in the centre of the town but its character was still the same.
More shops for M and I to look into while M & R waited patiently outside.
Time for a photo
Our visit coincided with my birthday so the next day we headed to the nearby town of Bandol for lunch
A quintessential French mediterranean coastal town
We all had the bouillabaisse and it was the best I have ever had.
This dish can not always be perfect- the stock can be too fishy or not rich enough, the fish must be very fresh and the rouille silky with a bit of heat.
I could spend a bit more time in this area
Very tempted to swim
A tour of local wineries that afternoon - in particular our favourite Domaine Tempier
Sadly it was not open - but we think we saw the legendary owner Lulu sitting at the table under the pergola. We left her in peace.
We found another winery to do some tasting "Gros Nore"
And then headed to another favourite "Pibarnon"
The next morning after dropping into the vide-grenier ( borcante/flea market) we headed to Castellat,
a neighbouring medieval hillside town
And came unexpectedly upon a medieval festival
Back to the magical terrace for a late and long lunch into the evening
A magical holiday with a lot of great memories.
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