A SENSATIONAL walk on CAP FERRAT. SOMERSET MAUGHAM, KING LÉOPOLD, BONO + CHERIE BLAIR.

An absolutely perfect video. May I add some personal memories. Working for madame we had a private access to the coastal path which her son used when he went diving. Often the family would share the fish he caught for Saturday lunch. There is a second gay encounter spot which you forgot to mention and our garden overlooked it. Madame was always intrigued why she could see naked men wandering around. I met Alan Searle in my youth; had lunch with him and a group of friends near Bournemouth; the first time I ever ate lobster. He had a private table at the la Reserve, Beaulieu, which was dressed with his own china when he dined there; he also tipped generously all the staff. I once visited Blenhiem Palace with someone extremely close to Alan and the guide was showing us a chair saying it was one of only two in the world and Roland perked up saying yes I have the other one. As I draw towards the end of my life memories become more important; thank you fror reviving so many.

American here 🇺🇸 Now following from Honolulu Hawaii. So glad YOUTUBE has popped your channel up on my screen.

The stutter story man so effortlessly brushed away from his villa by Maugham was Patrick Leigh Fermor. Another fascinating character and for me the greatest travel writer of the 20th century! !

I would go banans on a Cruise. Nothing for me I'm afraid. Thanks for highly entertaining stories of the rich and famous. When I was twelve I wrote to Maugham. I was so proud , I had read an entire novel in English, Maugham's Mrs Craddock. He sent me a photograph of himself in profile with a dedication! I was quite shocked. To me he looked a hundred years old and very stern looking.

No..I cannot think of anything worse than being couped up in a modern cruise ship with hundreds of people, it gives me the absolute horrors! As usual thank-you for your pristine documentation of your walks beautiful and inspiring as ever.

I studied a couple of Somerset Maugham's short stories at school 30+ years ago ('Rain' and something else), so I enjoyed that wee bit of history. Ta.

I must admit I came here for the Ami because it’s such an intriguing little car. BUT, I have thoroughly enjoyed all the videos, the walks, the scenery, the photography and the views. I love the tongue in cheek comments and the common sense Yorkshire attitude in such a glamorous and sometimes fake environment. I love the tiny villages perched on the mountain tops and the absolutely fabulous food. I also love the fact you tell us how much it is!! Brilliant. I’m now trying to work out a way to drive my new ish Citroen C3 down there or even brave such a massive journey in my little 1991 Renault 4 Madam Valerie!! Now that would be epic. Even simpler than Elton. Anyway Tim and Mr Boo, you’ve grabbed my attention and I’m looking forward to lots more wonderful videos!!

Another awesome video! I love the historical and cultural narrative!! Thank you so much for taking us in this marvelous walk!! Love from Vermont

We’ve so enjoyed watching your back catalogue of vlogs, beautiful production and a great story told. We spent a night in January camping in our little van on plage du passable a few years ago, the little toilet on the beach was a lifesaver 😂. It’s such a beautiful beach especially in the winter when nobody is there. We went back in the summer on our motorcycle and it was absolutely goosed ( busy) so we moved on. Thanks for the great videos ❤

I recently discovered your channel and am quite enjoying it. As for cruise ships...as a recovering sailor (as in sailboat), I never expected to be attracted to cruise ships. But like anything else, one size does not fit all, and if you find a match that fits your needs, then cruising can be quite enjoyable. Interestingly enough, we have cruised many times with the company pictured in this video and aboard that very ship and will continue to do so. Smaller, in this case, is superior to a floating zip code.

I adored this video! Thank you for this glorious walk around my favorite part of the world. I actually requested a Somerset Maugham story after watching your Gordon Bennett video and I got my wish! Thank you, absolutely gorgeous ❤️

Thank you for your new video. It is always very pleasurable to walk with you and Mr Boo. You bring your walk alive with knowledge of days gone by. Lyuba and David.

Your videos are the best Tim!! Sorry to be a bit of a geek La Cote d'Azure was coined by Stephen Liegeard in 1887. He was a poet and was into Parisian literary politics (what ever that is) He also liked to be known as the Godfather of the Cote d'Azure because of this. Not looking forward to the end of these walks they are absolutely brilliant!! Brian

Loved the story about Somerset Maughan. What a life. I’ll try and remember that quote for any future unwelcome house guests lol. The views on that path are amazing. Thanks for a brilliant video Tim. 🙏

Absolutely right all the way , only u could do it 🤣🤣😂

Hi Tim, Another great walk. We've done this walk a few times but usually from the East and around. But yet again you bring so much more to it with the back stories you share. Thanks again!

Well done ! Great channel ! Thank you so much

Just discovered this vlog & found it so interesting. I will now enjoy your previous posts

each video is a step ahead .

Only just discovered your channel, this is better than most tv documentaries. Have visited someone I know here, so was especially interesting!