Two-Centre Holiday in the Sun

We are just starting the final week of our four-week, two-centre early summer holiday on the Côte d’Azur. We took just over a week to get down to Cavalaire sur Mer, but we diverted to the Savoie for a family visit, and we spent a weekend by the river at Tain l’Hermtage.

 At Cavalaire the weather was sunny and warm ( mid twenties) by day, but slightly chilly by night which suited us just fine. Cath has to keep covered up because of her meds, but she managed the first paddle of 2019.

From the campsite we walked to the beach and promenade, and to the harbour to watch the boats coming and going.

 Our site was within easy walking distance of the main street and all the shops you could need.

It’s just around the corner from the Wednesday market.

Posters advertised European Dart Championship – but it turned out to be a catamaran class.

We supported Jo and his dad who had travelled down for the week from Lincolnshire to compete. They arrived on site to pitch their tent in the only downpour we’ve had!

After two weeks we said goodbye to our pitch at Camping de La Baie

and moved on to our second centre – St Clair. Our campsite is just 100 metres from the small bay with its beach, bistros and small hotels.

The site is quieter and more secluded than the site at Cavalaire.

 

The nearest big centre is a Le Lavandou just over and around the headland.

 It’s a bit of a struggle for us now but we’ve made it to the Thursday market so Cath could add to her collection of ‘fun’ 6€ watches. We’ve sussed the bus service so we’ve paid the 3€ each just for the 5 minute bus ride back.

Le Lavandou has all the shops et cetera you might need. It has a marina, ferry port and a long promenade and beach.

Back at St Clair we had a very windy Friday with waves crashing on the deserted beach.

By Saturday, the fine weather returned and we’ve both been in swimming. The water temperature is around 20C – quite refreshing.

Just one more week, then we begin our journey back to summer in UK.