Chateau St Martin, Vence, France

We just checked in, this is the view from our terrace, village in foreground, Mediterranean in background. Champagne has just arrived. Cheers!



36 comments:

  1. Hello:
    This looks and sounds very goodly indeed. Have fun - we are sure that you will!

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    1. Hello, Jane and Lance, yes, there's more to life than grumbling.

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  2. Oh, I am insanely jealous; what a beautiful view! Enjoy your holiday!

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    1. Thanks, Shopalot, we lucked into an upgrade and are delighted with terrace and view.

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  3. Wishing you a wonderful, safe and relaxing holiday. :-)

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  4. It looks absolutely wonderful, don't stint on the champagne!

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  5. How gorgeous, may you have many happy glasses of champagne on that terrace with Himself!
    Safe travels to you.

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    1. Thanks, Dani, we're here two nights to relax and then we go down the hill to Nice. Stay tuned.

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  6. Thank you for posting. I have been thinking about you and your travels. This is stunning and don't you ever forget it.
    AA

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    2. "This is the life we chose..." - the payoff.

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  7. How absolutely beautiful! I have also been thinking about you and Himself. Thank you for posting to let us know that you arrived safely. Your view is amazing! What a wonderful place to wake up in the morning. Enjoy your time together! :)

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    1. Hi, FFM, just back from dinner and very mellow. Very very mellow.

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  8. I just watched the video. Je n'arretais pas de me pincer pour etre sur que tout cela n'etait pas un reve.

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    1. Mais oui, sur le site de la Chateau St Martin.

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  10. Okay - will be there in 5... get out another glass for me! What a divine view!

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    1. wait till I get the pics of last night's dinner organized!

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  11. Oh wow, have just googled it. Looks heavenly. Hope you have a wonderful time. Enjoy Nice too - we had a fabulous time there a few years ago: stayed at the Palais de la Mediterranee. Look forward to hearing about the rest of your trip x

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  12. Oh you lucky gal, you. Have an extra glass (or six) of champagne for the rest of us! ;o)

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    1. hi, Lisa, actually with dinner last night it was Cambolles fe Musigny, not too shabby either.

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  13. Simply marvelous! That balcony was made for champagne-- or vice versa.

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    1. well, we knew the flight would not be fun, had to change at Heathrow whic was built by the company that makes Habitrails for gerbils, so the first few days we are doing the unthinkable and actually staying at good hotels. This could become a habit.

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    2. Such a treat! I have such wonderful memories of the few really good hotel stays we've had. Please enjoy!

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  14. Bummer. Wish I were there.

    Have a lovely time!

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  15. Envious. Sigh. Do tell more.

    Have the most wonderful time and safe travels back home.

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  16. and more to come if Blogger continues to behave...

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  17. We stayed there two years ago! Have you found the golden goat yet?

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  18. Have a wonderful trip!!! The view is gorgeous. Enjoy! :)

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    1. thanks, Alexis, we have every intention of doing just that!

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