Les and Tracy had lived in the south of France from 1997 to 2007 before moving back to Australia via Bangkok.

So, when COVID began to release its grip on the world and airlines were flying again, they ventured out of their quiet sanctuary in Brisbane and boarded a plane bound for Nice.

Twenty-four hours later, they were basking in the dappled sunlight of the Cote d'Azur.

But it wasn't all red wine and Salad Niçoise. There were inefficient bank managers and other bureaucrats to deal with. Not to mention noise-sensitive neighbours.

Cannes Encore is the story of two, not so intrepid, travellers and their exploits in the tourist traps of France, along with excursions to other less travelled parts of Europe.

Partly together, partly apart, Les and Tracy discover the continent; each in their own unique style.