Fabulous Frejus
I stayed just outside of the town with views overlooking the nearby hills. A very relaxed way of life ensued for the rest of the week.
The surrounding areas were stunning and towns like Draguignan seemed remarkably resilient after the devastating floods of 2010.
One day we headed up to Lac De Castillon, where the water was the bluest I’d ever seen, stopping off at a restaurant for a drink and a fabulous view of the lake. Driving on through the Gorges du Verdon, we caught glimpses of the blue river that was dotted with various rafts and canoes.
Traffic in Frejus can get busy so allow plenty of time if you need to get anywhere, though it does have a good motorway that connects you to Nice once out of the town. Port Frejus with its many moorings, is surrounded by beautiful fine sandy beaches. The town is very conscious of its natural heritage, in the background there is the massif de l’Esterel, the (Esterel hills) and there are plenty of walks to enjoy, the most recommended walk is to see the infamous Barrage de Malpasset dam.
Friday in Frejus is the place for a good night in the South of France, though you have to get there early if you want a seat. By 7.30pm all the cars parked along the sea front have to be gone otherwise they are unceremoniously removed by tow truck. Having front row seats at a lovely restaurant we watched half a dozen cars get towed away. Once removed the market stalls are set up and the restaurants are able to extend their dining area, useful as the best restaurants have developed a sizeable queue by this time.
There are dozens of market stalls selling anything from costume jewellery to sweets, where you would definitely pick up a bargain. After walking end to end you notice a buzz of activity as everyone is heading for the beach. Everyone picks their seat on either the steps or the sand and settles down to a free firework display that happens every Friday in the summer.
All in all a perfect end to a lovely holiday.