Both languages are spoken, laundry hangs from windows in narrow passageways, pasta and pizza are local specialties and buildings are painted in warm solid colours.
The pace is relaxed and people are fun-loving and warm.
Today we poked around a seaside village called Villefranche-sur-mer.
It reminds us of an upscale version of Vernazza on the Cinque Terre but with a more expansive harbour and an ancient Roman fortress.
We climbed the ramparts to check out the views and happened upon a used book sale with vintage copies of Tintin and Babar. 
Prices reflected their antiquated status otherwise I would have considered buying them.
Highs today were a mere 10 degrees so we bundle up and enjoy the quieter tourist spots.
Cafe au lait is the favoured drink as we try to keep warm. 
The views are just lovely.
Villefranche-sur-Mer
Sandi!! What kind of little car is that red one? I love it! It’s just my size! 🙂 Can you fit one in your suitcase for me? 😛 I’m saving this photo so I can look this one up and see if you can get them even somewhere remotely close to here 🙂 It’s cute!