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Amongst the beautiful old cars was this sailing yacht called the Thames Ditton. I don't know its story but perhaps it's one of the first sailing yachts.
In the lower photo, the yellow car is a 1911 Super 2 cylinder cycle car - unique in the world.
The red car is a 1913 Panhard & Levassor Type X 19, 4 cyl. 10 CV.
11 October 2009
10 October 2009
Classic Week - the 1911 Zebra
09 October 2009
Classic Week - the Bathers
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As well as sailing yachts and tall ships, we can enjoy displays of beautiful old cars and bikes and even Bleriot's airplane - all displayed against backdrops of massively enlarged old photographs. Don't you just love the bathers.(click either photo to enlarge)
Tomorrow - do come back and see what car this is - maybe an enthusiast knows already?
As well as sailing yachts and tall ships, we can enjoy displays of beautiful old cars and bikes and even Bleriot's airplane - all displayed against backdrops of massively enlarged old photographs. Don't you just love the bathers.(click either photo to enlarge)
Tomorrow - do come back and see what car this is - maybe an enthusiast knows already?
08 October 2009
Classic Week - the Table
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The table seems too big for this sailing yacht but presumably it will straddle the deck somehow, ready for a reception. It's the final day of Monaco's famous Classic Week - when the world's beautiful sailing yachts and tall ships descend on Monaco to compete and to show off their beauty.
The table seems too big for this sailing yacht but presumably it will straddle the deck somehow, ready for a reception. It's the final day of Monaco's famous Classic Week - when the world's beautiful sailing yachts and tall ships descend on Monaco to compete and to show off their beauty.
07 October 2009
Classic Week: Contrasts
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The 3-masted Tall Ship, known as a barkentine, is called the Palinuro, photographed in port for the recent Classic Week, where she took part in the Tall Ships race. She was built in France in 1934 and is owned by the Italian navy.
She is, as you see, quite a contrast to the modern cruise liner, Sinfonia.
In the smaller photo, you see H.S.H.Prince Albert II leaving the Palinuro after a private visit.
The 3-masted Tall Ship, known as a barkentine, is called the Palinuro, photographed in port for the recent Classic Week, where she took part in the Tall Ships race. She was built in France in 1934 and is owned by the Italian navy.
She is, as you see, quite a contrast to the modern cruise liner, Sinfonia.
In the smaller photo, you see H.S.H.Prince Albert II leaving the Palinuro after a private visit.
06 October 2009
Classic Week - Knowing the Ropes
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We are visiting Monaco's Classic Week, when the world's sailing ships and tall ships descend on the Principality to compete and show off their beauty.
Everywhere you look - ropes, pulleys, polished wood and brass that sparkles as much as the diamonds worn by many of the visitors.
We are visiting Monaco's Classic Week, when the world's sailing ships and tall ships descend on the Principality to compete and show off their beauty.
Everywhere you look - ropes, pulleys, polished wood and brass that sparkles as much as the diamonds worn by many of the visitors.
05 October 2009
Anticipation
04 October 2009
Villefranche - the Railway Station and Diaghilev
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We're leaving Villefranche - the poster advertises the Russian Ballet and the Serge Diaghilev exhibition at the Villa Sauber in Monaco (now finished).
Below the railway station, boats on the water enjoy the last rays of the sun. It's hard to leave - such a beautiful place...but we'll be back. Thanks so much to everyone who came along on this boat trip.
We're leaving Villefranche - the poster advertises the Russian Ballet and the Serge Diaghilev exhibition at the Villa Sauber in Monaco (now finished).
Below the railway station, boats on the water enjoy the last rays of the sun. It's hard to leave - such a beautiful place...but we'll be back. Thanks so much to everyone who came along on this boat trip.
03 October 2009
Villefranche - Dusk
02 October 2009
Villefranche - a House by the Sea
01 October 2009
Theme Day: Contrast in the Bathroom Shop
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It's Theme Day again - the challenge: Contrast.
Here we see the interior of a bathroom accessories shop in the prestigious Metropole Gallery in Monte Carlo. You want the softest towels, the most stylish bathrobes, candles, lamps, ornaments - you'll find them here. Browns, creams, glass, shine and matt and of course light and shadow - all create contrast.
Don't miss other CDP bloggers take on this Theme - well over 100. You'll love the incredible talent and imagination that speaks of the CDP community. Click here to view thumbnails for all participants.
It's Theme Day again - the challenge: Contrast.
Here we see the interior of a bathroom accessories shop in the prestigious Metropole Gallery in Monte Carlo. You want the softest towels, the most stylish bathrobes, candles, lamps, ornaments - you'll find them here. Browns, creams, glass, shine and matt and of course light and shadow - all create contrast.
Don't miss other CDP bloggers take on this Theme - well over 100. You'll love the incredible talent and imagination that speaks of the CDP community. Click here to view thumbnails for all participants.
30 September 2009
Villefranche - the Welcome Hotel
The Welcome Hotel is famous in Villefranche. Many artists have stayed here including Jean Cocteau who wrote that he'd spent the best days of his life here...and they have their own boat.
29 September 2009
Villefranche - Fortifications
We've left the boat and are en route to the railway station passing by the fortifications.
Villefranche is 10 kilometres from Monaco and 8 from Nice. The beautiful bay is notable for reaching a significant depth only a short distance from shore. As a result it's become an important port over the years. Since World War I, the United States Navy has called on a regular basis, making Villefranche the home port of the U.S. 6th Fleet from 1948 to 1966. Since the 1980’s Villefranche has been used by cruise ships and is the most visited cruise ship port of call in France.
28 September 2009
Boat Trip to Villfranche - Safely Moored
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We made it past the cruise ship and, as directed via Ship to Shore radio, to the little harbour on the right of the photo.
Now we must hurry to the railway station and get home to Menton but tomorrow we'll take a brief look at Villefranche-sur-Mer as we run for the train.
Many thanks to John and Piera for a great day out on the water - bet you didn't realise how many people you had on board that day!
We made it past the cruise ship and, as directed via Ship to Shore radio, to the little harbour on the right of the photo.
Now we must hurry to the railway station and get home to Menton but tomorrow we'll take a brief look at Villefranche-sur-Mer as we run for the train.
Many thanks to John and Piera for a great day out on the water - bet you didn't realise how many people you had on board that day!
27 September 2009
Boat Trip to Villefranche - the Cruise Ship
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The bay of Villefranche is massive with deep waters - ideal for these big cruise ships, as it was for warships in the past.
You've seen this cruise liner before - on Theme Day - and actually it was a better photograph but this one shows better the length of the ship.
I'm wondered what that strange 'thing' is on the top deck - see smaller photograph. Perhaps it's a climbing frame for children?
Meanwhile, we are having to go to the left of this ship to get into our berth in the harbour. We feel pretty small...
The bay of Villefranche is massive with deep waters - ideal for these big cruise ships, as it was for warships in the past.
You've seen this cruise liner before - on Theme Day - and actually it was a better photograph but this one shows better the length of the ship.
I'm wondered what that strange 'thing' is on the top deck - see smaller photograph. Perhaps it's a climbing frame for children?
Meanwhile, we are having to go to the left of this ship to get into our berth in the harbour. We feel pretty small...
26 September 2009
Boat Trip to Villefranche - the Italian Lady
25 September 2009
Boat Trip to Cap Ferrat - Grand Hotel du Cap Ferrat
Just along from the lighthouse is the magnificent Grand Hotel du Cap Ferrat. Five star luxury. You can just see the hotel at top left of the main photo. Click on the link and you'll see what this luxury hotel is all about - go on, it's fabulous!
Scattered down the hillside are private cabins for guests to sunbathe and alongside it a restaurant - this area is called Club Dauphin.
24 September 2009
Boat Trip to Cap Ferrat - the Look Outs
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We've now rounded the Point of Cap Ferrat and we are in the Bay of Villefranche. We can take a closer look at the look-outs below the celebrated lighthouse. (see last photo)
This lighthouse, one of the oldest on the CĂŽte d'Azur, was built by Napoleon III in 1862 and was blown up by German troups in 1944 - rebuilt in 1951. You can see a closer shot of it, taken on land HERE.
There is a there is an enchanting walk all around Cap Ferrat from Beaulieu (called the Sentier Littoral) and if you feel like it, you simply swim off the rocks.
We've now rounded the Point of Cap Ferrat and we are in the Bay of Villefranche. We can take a closer look at the look-outs below the celebrated lighthouse. (see last photo)
This lighthouse, one of the oldest on the CĂŽte d'Azur, was built by Napoleon III in 1862 and was blown up by German troups in 1944 - rebuilt in 1951. You can see a closer shot of it, taken on land HERE.
There is a there is an enchanting walk all around Cap Ferrat from Beaulieu (called the Sentier Littoral) and if you feel like it, you simply swim off the rocks.
23 September 2009
Boat Trip to Cap Ferrat - the Lighthouse
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We're sailing towards Villefranche, leaving the pretty Cove of Lilong and are about to round the Point of Cap Ferrat with its famous lighthouse.
This semaphore, originally built in 1862 (rebuilt 1951) on the orders of Napoleon III, who wanted to equip the French littoral with a chain of semaphores. The goal was to monitor navigation, to transmit messages to ships, to organize help in the event of a maritime disaster and to take part in the first maritime meteorological observations.
It looks like evening but it's only 17.45h - simply that I'm shooting into the sun. As soon as we round the point, we'll see the lighthouse from the other side and the fortified lookouts. And after that, we'll be in the beautiful Rade de Villefranche.
We're sailing towards Villefranche, leaving the pretty Cove of Lilong and are about to round the Point of Cap Ferrat with its famous lighthouse.
This semaphore, originally built in 1862 (rebuilt 1951) on the orders of Napoleon III, who wanted to equip the French littoral with a chain of semaphores. The goal was to monitor navigation, to transmit messages to ships, to organize help in the event of a maritime disaster and to take part in the first maritime meteorological observations.
It looks like evening but it's only 17.45h - simply that I'm shooting into the sun. As soon as we round the point, we'll see the lighthouse from the other side and the fortified lookouts. And after that, we'll be in the beautiful Rade de Villefranche.
22 September 2009
Boat Trip to Cap Ferrat - the Ice-Cream Boat
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