Tag Archives: dog walks

Plateau de Calern

Posted on June 29, 2012 by bigdogzola

Although I’ll be seeing Golden Retreiver Toffee again in a few months, my human wanted to take us to one of her favourite places for a super last day out together before leaving for England: ‘Plateau de Calern’. Plateau de Calern is very high up … Continue reading →

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Water Walk – Biot to Valbonne along La Brague

Posted on June 16, 2012 by bigdogzola

A favourite doggie walk is a super trail that wanders along the shallow waterways of the river Brague between Biot and Valbonne in the Brague Valley  (also known as Vallée de la Brague/ Sentier de la Brague). The paths along the water are mostly in heavy shade of … Continue reading →

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Play on the Plateau

Posted on October 3, 2011 by bigdogzola

Sometimes we go to the forest park where we can have some fitness trail fun in our own doggie way!  This time we went to Plateau de la Justice in Eze. View Larger Map There are some good jumps on this trail and it … Continue reading →

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Views from Fort de la Revère, Eze

Posted on August 27, 2011 by bigdogzola

Fort de la Revère  is regarded as a landmark to enjoy beautiful views and walks.  The Fort de la Revère is an unused former military building above the village of Eze in the Great Forest Park Corniche. There are so many wonderful … Continue reading →

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Canal du Midi walk

Posted on August 17, 2011 by bigdogzola

The Canal du Midi in the South of France is known as the ‘Canal of the two seas’/ ‘Canal de las Doas Mars’.   The 360 km network of waterways and canals link the Atlantic ocean on the south-west side of France known … Continue reading →

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An evening walk around the Monaco Grand Prix Circuit

Posted on June 6, 2011 by bigdogzola

It was the Monaco Grand Prix last weekend.  The days before the Grand Prix are very exciting since all the preparations are finished and it is a time for the the locals and the people involved in the Grand Prix to have a look … Continue reading →

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A walk to Beaulieu sur Mer

Posted on May 7, 2011 by bigdogzola

Beaulieu sur Mer means ‘beautiful place on the sea’.  Although Beaulieu sur Mer is rich in history with archaeological excavations revealing clues that go back to the presence of the ancient Greeks, it is known more for its port full of big yachts, restaurants and beaches. Here’s a glimpse of the port … Continue reading →

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A day out to Île Sainte-Marguerite

Posted on April 20, 2011 by bigdogzola

I had a special day out recently with my bestest friend Golden Retriever Toffee. We went to the small island  Sainte-Marguerite which is found half a mile off shore from the town of Cannes.  Although it is only 3km long (east to west) and … Continue reading →

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A walk to Eze Village – Nietzsche’s walk

Posted on April 9, 2011 by bigdogzola

“Though the ground keeps me rooted, my mind is in the heavens” quote from plaque at the summit of Eze Village describing Eze walk/ Nietzsche’s walk Between Monaco and Nice there is the medieval village of Eze.  Eze Village , bursting full of myths and legends, is always … Continue reading →

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A walk on Cap Ferrat

Posted on March 16, 2011 by bigdogzola

Cap Ferrat, or St Jean Cap Ferrat, is a very famous place round here.  It’s a peninsula that jutts out from the coast line between Nice and Monaco.  A place that was often visited by famous people like writer Somerset Maugham, … Continue reading →

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