Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Rebecca Whitlocke · Taste Chestnuts, Collobrières and Cogolin November 23, 2015In the fall, there are fêtes celebrating the season of the chestnut – or marron. The sweet chestnut is known as the châtaigne and is a frequent visitor to autumn dining tables and village fêtes. Collobrières is a main town for the chestnut industry and is also famous for cork production it is reputed to …Continue Reading
Explore · Rebecca Whitlocke · Road Trips South of France Weekend Wanderlust on the Riviera January 4, 2016Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: Wanderlust (noun): A strong desire or impulse to travel. I spend so much time writing about the French Riviera that I neglect to share other great travel journeys I’ve experienced. Such as sharing a barbecue lunch on a tropical atoll in Aitutaki, trekking through rice terraces in Bali, scouting …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Explore · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Not to be Missed Easter Bonnieux Pottery Market April 7, 2017The pottery market at Bonnieux is one of the many events happening this upcoming Easter weekend in Provence. This is one of my favourite pottery markets not only for the artists but for the location. Bonnieux is one of the hilltop towns located in the lower Luberon. …Continue reading here to find out more about this …Continue Reading
Explore · Locals Travel Tips · Rebecca Whitlocke Kids Play a Guide to Playgrounds on the French Riviera October 10, 2018I thought it was due time to update my previous blog post about playgrounds on the French Riviera. If you have children, the region has lots of options for playground fun. I have included mostly free public options. …Continue reading here for playgrounds and where kids can play for free (or mostly) along the Côte …Continue Reading