Having paid our dues for the camper stop, we set off for the journey to Aix-en-Provence. The only sensible route into France at this point is by motorway as the route along the coast would be long and arduous. The authorities obviously know this as the Italian and French tolls amount to €16.50 before we leave the motorway at Frejus. This allowed to drive slowly through Provence admiring the countryside, the tree-lined roads and the architecture of the towns and villages. The Garmin satnav came up trumps this time taking us precisely to the entrance of the campsite .... and it was open!
The campsite (Camping Chantecler), 2 km outside Aix-en-Provence, is wooded and, in the Summer heat, this would be a great advantage. The site is not spectacular and the noise from the motorway below could be a problem if you pitch is close to the edge of the hill. We chose a pitch away from the noise and walked up to the back of the hill to look over the higher bare limestone hills behind – a very pretty view.
Dinner was cooked by Jane – pork cutlets cooked in white wine with apple, basil, potatoes and cabbage.
Photos: Hills of Provence; View from Aix en Provence campsite.
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