Subject: Re: suggestion from the Cote d'Azur...
Hi Steve, I'm just picking this up so forgive me if I'm repeating what others might have suggested...

However, have you considered going into Italy and hiking the Cinque Terre?
>From the that part of France, just drive east into Italy and it's a bit south of Genoa. There shouldn't be many tourists that time of year and hiking the 5 towns might be just what you're looking for - That is, if you want to go to Italy. Have a nice weekend. Susie Newton, MA