European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 2, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Continued from Page 3 headed out a tiny Peninsula to Cap d Antibes. There were Public beaches along the Way but we kept driving to the tip of the land. Cap d Antibes is Ultra Ultra a resort with deluxe hotels isolated at the end of private tree lined drives. We found a Small Public Beach amid the private ones. It Cost 40 francs about $7.25 per person which included a private changing Cabin with lock and a Beach chair and mattress. Could we dare empty our Basket of goodies and begin to feast surrounded by All these oiled bodies involved in silent serious sunning no one else was eating but since there were no pique Nique interdict picnic forbidden signs we proceeded a and enjoyed. Our Riviera wanderings also included a visit to Monte Carlo where we no Hod and ached at All the trappings of the Rich from their yachts and cars to the famous Casino. We hiked up to the Royal Palace where Princess Grace live arriving just in time to see the it hanging of the guard ceremony which takes place daily just before noon. We drove up the Needle thin crooked roads into the Hills above Monte Carlo stopping for photos in places known for magnificent views such As la Turbin and be. We visited St. Paul a pretty town that has unfortunately become too tourist perfect with too Many quaint boutiques its famous museum them aught foundation just outside of town is full of tourists too but still a Quot must Quot for its outstanding collection of modern Art and sculpture. Moupins another picturesque Hamlet with i pc overed Stone houses fountains and Flowers is also a tourist at Rac Ter especially to a tin it be wanting to buy Ait or eat restaurants and Art galleries Are w hat Moupins is All about. Okie of i Ranee s touted three Star t hols. R it Ger verge has not one Lull two eateries in Moupins. I lie most famous Moulin de Moupins Lias a boutique. In you  l at Ford the restaurant s pne is dinners Start at about $ 1 20flow about a bottle of verge i Cognac or a Urot Bis Jam you la pay dearly for these and Tor just about anything else in the shop w Ith his name stamped on it. For budgetary reasons we decided to forgo stylish Mougin dining in favor of a Light snack at a cafe. The town has Only one but it was a Good spot to sit and watch the action the Parade of Well dressed folks on their Way to part with big Bucks to Dine at big name places. Quot should we take the camera dear Quot an american woman asked her husband. Quot do you speak English we just paid $38 in taxi fare to get Here from Cannes. Do you think we were ripped off Quot a Young tourist asked us. Perhaps. Moupins is just seven Kilometres from Cannes but this part of France is not known for its bargains. Prices May be somewhat lower in that part of Provence just West of the Riviera. That s where we went next leaving the coast and heading North into the Hills first with a lunch Stop that was definitely one of the High Points of the trip. I he place was Gourdon a Hilltop Perch with a 13 the Century Castle built on the foundations of a Saracen traveler a tips 1 be South of France is great to visit anytime. The summer months however can be Overly crowded. May and september Are Beautiful with fewer tourists. Lor visits to any part of f Ranee the guidebooks and maps published by Michelin the tire company can t be heat. The Long slender Green guides provide the details on the attractions of spec Ilic areas. There is a Green guide to Provence another for the Riviera both Are available in i no lbs and can la Pun. Based at let. A Kish ii a and souvenir shops in  e. Or hotel and  information flu1 Michelin n d guide a hit k Book that has Outing Tor tile entire a oun11 a e of i \ help id i i is ,\.iia 1 i a it me Siam Ami Trines bookstores a Well in i Ranee. Mil Helm also publisher excellent maps. It you plan a trip by car Don t be without the yellow detailed area maps. Maps numbered 81 Mon Elimar fortress. Tourists have discovered the site and locals have restored their old houses turning Many into shops Selling products handcrafted from the area s Olive Wood As Well As souvenirs of Lavender and pottery. And there s the restaurant be Nidd aigle the Lagle s nest. For a dining adventure in a spectacular  setting this is it. The food is Good but it s the location at the very Edge of a Steep Rocky Cliff looking out Over the hillsides and onto the Mediterranean a real movie material a that makes it so special and Well Worth the Detour into the hinterlands. In route to Faison la Romaine our overnight destination we made yet another Stop. It was late in the afternoon a Good time fora Coffee break and a stroll Down the ours Mirabeau in Aix in Provence the capital of Provence. The City s Broad tree shaded Boulevard where people Amble along and linger at the cafes whose tables and chairs spill onto the curbs captures the essence of Aix. It s pleasant Lovely a a Avignon digne83 Carcassonne names and 84 Marseille Menton cover the areas mentioned in these stories. The maps Are readily available in the area including at service stations on the autoroute. Accommodations in the South of France run the Gamut from campgrounds and simple pensions to luxury hotels. Because of the area s popularity it s Best to Book a room in Advance or to Start your hotel search Early in the Day. Double rooms at be Bosquet Quartier do chateau oo58i Peg Omus Mentin ried m a related Story Range from 1 p5 Tram s to 350 franc s about $ 35 to $ 15. Our a t in nut included. Telephone 0 3422 287. Double Giro ii at hotel do Louret 13520 Mao mingles Alpi Lei also mentioned in a related  t at at lout $87. Telephone pop 7 31p 3, . 4 stripes Magazine August 2, 1990