The South of France and Northwestern Italy
Apr 5th, 2012, 06:08 AM
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FWIW, in 2010, Hub and I based in Menton and the hotel (see link below) had a van trip to the Ventimiglia market. It took us all morning to walk up one side and back down the other of the rows of stalls, and we didn't see one thing that begged to be bought. I wasn't looking for purses so you might get lucky.
The van left us on the "old city" side of the Roia River and we took a foot bridge directly to the food end of the market. I could see lots of parking to my right. Get a good map and with your back to the old city, find the regular market and the parking was to the right but closer to the water. Traffic in Ventimiglia was heavy and there appeared to be quite a few "rookies" looking for a place to park and I think they didn't go far enough. I was very glad to have someone else driving us.
If you do go, you could easily make it part of your drive back to Italy along the French Riviera.
http://www.princess-richmond.com/uk/index.php
Enjoy your trip!
The van left us on the "old city" side of the Roia River and we took a foot bridge directly to the food end of the market. I could see lots of parking to my right. Get a good map and with your back to the old city, find the regular market and the parking was to the right but closer to the water. Traffic in Ventimiglia was heavy and there appeared to be quite a few "rookies" looking for a place to park and I think they didn't go far enough. I was very glad to have someone else driving us.
If you do go, you could easily make it part of your drive back to Italy along the French Riviera.
http://www.princess-richmond.com/uk/index.php
Enjoy your trip!
Apr 5th, 2012, 06:55 AM
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MplsJAC,
Just to be clear, I wasn't "scolding" you for asking about weather. I am trying to underscore for you that over this weekend and while you are traveling, you need to be looking a daily weather forecasts if you plan to drive in the Alps.
April sees a lot of changing weather, including snow and blinding fog in mountain passes. You need to consult forecasts and local people regarding the routes you plan to take on the days you plan to take them.
If you aren't carrying your own internet connection, don't just go driving out in the morning to higher elevations without asking people to help you find out what the weather is where you are going. Also, when looking at a map, be sure you understand which roads climb to higher elevations before taking them, and how long the actual drive is. Some places look close on a map but the road is so winding, it takes a long time.
Remember it gets dark earlier in mountainous places.
Have a safe trip!
Just to be clear, I wasn't "scolding" you for asking about weather. I am trying to underscore for you that over this weekend and while you are traveling, you need to be looking a daily weather forecasts if you plan to drive in the Alps.
April sees a lot of changing weather, including snow and blinding fog in mountain passes. You need to consult forecasts and local people regarding the routes you plan to take on the days you plan to take them.
If you aren't carrying your own internet connection, don't just go driving out in the morning to higher elevations without asking people to help you find out what the weather is where you are going. Also, when looking at a map, be sure you understand which roads climb to higher elevations before taking them, and how long the actual drive is. Some places look close on a map but the road is so winding, it takes a long time.
Remember it gets dark earlier in mountainous places.
Have a safe trip!
Apr 5th, 2012, 07:47 PM
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Thanks for the tips on Ventimiglia. I don't think that is a priority on our list now. The lady we talked to here seemed so excited about it I thought for sure it was a good place to go.
As for weather, I will have my iPad with so I can check the forecast on a regular basis. I was just curious on the snow there right now. I know April is the last month for skiing so I assumed the snow is going away, or has already gone.
As for weather, I will have my iPad with so I can check the forecast on a regular basis. I was just curious on the snow there right now. I know April is the last month for skiing so I assumed the snow is going away, or has already gone.
