The Port du Niel in Giens
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The Port du Niel in Giens |
On a beautiful February 2016 Friday, we drove to the village of Giens at the tip of the peninsula of the same name. It is from there that the boats leave for Porquerolles. We hadn't been to Giens in over seventeen years; at the time, we took photos for one of the oldest pages still on our site. It is, incidentally, interesting to compare that old page to what today's digital photography technology allows us to do.
In Giens, we discovered a wonderful little harbor, the Port du Niel with its colorful fishing boats. The place is said to be overrun in the summer, but in February, we didn't encounter too many people. The color of the water and the texture of the rocks around it make this little haven exceptionally beautiful. We then went back up to the village of Giens itself. On top of the hill, there is a small but exceptionally well maintained park from which one has a spectacular view across the peninsula to Hyères.
We then drove to the old part of Hyères, and keeping our priorities straight, began by having lunch. Afterwards, we strolled through the maze of narrow streets and picturesque squares, stopping here and there to take pictures. On top of the old town, there are wonderful gardens in the Parc Sainte-Claire from where one also has a magnificent view over the town and the Mediterranean. Even the way back into town, walking down cobblestoned narrow streets, was memorable. This is indeed a highly recommended destination for anyone who happens to be reasonably close by.
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The color of the water is amazing! |
Wind and water have done a job on the rocks |
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Behind the Port du Niel |
Looking towards the Île du Grand Ribaud |
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Five fishermen still keep their boats in the Port du Niel |
The colors and textures are spectacular! |
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Inside the Port du Niel |
The harbor entrance |
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The water is crystal clear |
The harbor is a popular destination for family outings |
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Relaxing and enjoying the sun |
A symphony of blues and greens |
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The Rue du Mistral in Giens |
Looking down at the whitecaps |
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The Place Saint Pierre and the church of the same name |
The inside of the church |
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The memorial for the people of Giens who died in World War I |
Looking across the peninsula to Hyères |
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The Rue des Porches in Hyères |
Looking along the Rue Massillon |
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The Saint-Louis church |
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Place de la République |
The Rue Saint-Louis |
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Rue Voltaire |
Side Street |
The tower of the Templars |
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The Place Massillon |
Cookie shop |
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Yellow façade |
Biker cat |
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Rue Barbacane |
Rue Saint-Paul |
Rue Jules Romain |
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Rooftops of the old town |
A wider view |
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The view from the Parc Sainte-Claire |
In the Parc Sainte-Claire |
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The beautiful gardens |
One of the ways down |
Heading back into town |
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Still descending |
Almost there |
On the Avenue des Îles d'Or |
All the photos on this page were taken on February 19, 2016.
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