Côte d’Azur: Saint-Maxime

Ahhh, the coolness of the sea is exhilarating! Saint-Maxime makes me feel close to home. Seeing the harbor, walking along the jetty, and many small boutiques brought my two worlds together. Of course, being on the French Riviera (Côte d’Azur) has a different feel because it is Southern France; it is not as cold or windy. In fact, Simon was impressed that I was in shorts and a t-shirt when we sat outside eating dinner (approx. 9:30 pm). He and Cécile were wearing jackets and covered with a blanket. I loved walking through the city center and seeing the history, art, architecture, and groups of people sitting outdoors enjoying a meal or drink. 

 This tree is 1,000 years old!

  Back in the day, this is where people came to do laundry.

The amount of boats in the harbor was incredible. 

A room with a view. There is something about looking out and feeling the quaintness of a village.

Simon had to back the car up, so we could load and unload our luggage.

I present to you, la tarte tropezienne! This is a small one; the larger ones are pie size. 

It is said that Brigitte Bardot made it famous when a Polish confectioner, Alexandre Micka, catered for the filming of And God Created Woman in Saint-Tropez. He adapted a recipe he got from his grandmother; thus, the tropezienne was created!