I can't stay away from France too long and on this trip I was excited to explore the mountains of the Cote d'Azur. About 1.5 hour drive outside of Cannes is a lush mountain full of precious towns, winding roads, cool caves, and the most beautiful river I've ever seen; Le Verdone.
The water is so clear and blue! I loved the changing colors of the leaves too, it was extra great to explore during the crisp autumn season. The hiking in this area is epic! Always on the lookout for adventure, my favorite hiking spot was a series of tunnels that run along the river. Le tunnel de Baou was made in 1905 with the idea of channeling the Verdone between the gorges. The project was abandoned, leaving the coolest, creepiest caves that are fun to explore! Thank god for my iphone flashlight because without it, the tunnel is pitch black for many meters. I didn't come across any bats or serial killers, but I did jump and scream a few times...
After the hiking exploration, I suggest getting in a car and driving the winding roads. There are so many vista points that offer amazing views of the mountains and the river below. It was fun to see hardcore mountain climbers clutching to the side of a rock dangling hundreds of feet above the river! Take the road nice and slow though, there's no guard rail between you and the cliff. That's enough adventure for me for one day...
