Stories from the village

End of summer in Sainte Agnès

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The exceptionally hot Summer has passed and very thankful for a good storm and cooler temperatures….But wait is this an Indian Summer already ? No, the high 30s have returned! Thankfully with cool nights. Autumnal colours have started whether this is because of the severe drought or the time of year is anyone’s guess. Aside from all the above the vegetable terraces have been stalwart in producing a continual crop of tomatoes, beans, blette and a great variety of herbs.

Guest numbers have risen hugely, visitors arriving from all over the world, New Zealand, Australia, USA, and many Europeans. I have received wonderful reviews so thank you to all who sent them.

Swimming is bliss and the beaches are far less crowded, luckily no jelly fish this year.

Many guests have enjoyed the many hikes around the village.

So onwards into a more peaceful and cooler time!

I always look forward to welcoming you to this special place. Bienvenue!

Summer in Sainte Agnès Village

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The sun is shining here in Sainte Agnès as we get ready to welcome guests for the 2023 season!
Make sure you pack your walking boots and camera as all the trails are now at their best for walkers keen to explore the French and Italian Riviera.
We’re always willing to give you some tips and recommendations for hikes in the mountains and down by the sea so just get in touch.

Looking forward to seeing some of our regulars again soon!

La Grand Randonnée – GR51

Posted on by Anita Bingeman

To bring you all up to date, yes I can hear you murmuring, about time! OK I have been away in Western Australia for 3 months, and am now back and ready to start the season again here on the fabulous Cote d ‘Azur.

Already guests have arrived and are enjoying the beautiful Spring weather, the walkers are out on the mountains enjoying the wild flowers and stunning scenery.

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Forthcoming Events…Lavender Festival

Posted on by Anita Bingeman

The wild lavender has been cut on the mountain sides this past weekend and is now lying on the salle de fetes floor drying ready for the essential oil distilling which coincides with the Lavender festival held in the village next weekend. The scent in the salle is over powering at present.
A group of villagers went out at 6 am to cut the Lavender. The reason for the early hour is to try to avoid the heat of the sun and the busy bees! Continue reading “Forthcoming Events…Lavender Festival” →

The Other Evening

Posted on by Anita Bingeman

I am often asked ‘what do you do in a village like this’? so I want to share little cameos of various happenings that I think may be of interest. Let’s take Tuesday evening. Just down the mountain there lives an elderly gentleman who was one of the original TV cameramen when Monaco TV first started. He is of course retired now, but his passion is the restoration of old films, and when I say old, I mean just that. Continue reading “The Other Evening” →

Walking

Posted on by Anita Bingeman

I was told by my departing guests today that I need to promote the wonderful walking that is available right from the door here. So yesterday because I was talking too long on SKYPE I missed the bus down to the beach!

I decided OK, I’ll walk down to Menton. it is one of the few trails that I have not done around here. So making sure I had water, nectarines and a peach, plus swimming things I set off down the valley below the village. Continue reading “Walking” →

How we returned home…..

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So 3am arrived, time to catch the last train back to Menton. We walked up to the station only to find the whole place locked up. So was it to be park benches for the rest of the night? Umm not in Monaco please. We walked through one of the many tunnels onto the main street to try and find a taxi, absolutely none to be found. Now feeling very tired and longing for a flat surface to lie down on I strolled over to one of the many groups of seemingly bored police, explained the situation and asked if they could recommend a plan of action. Continue reading “How we returned home…..” →