Books on Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Walking in the Footsteps of F. Scott Fitzgerald on the French Riviera August 21, 2026In May 1926, one hundred years ago, Sarah Murphy, wife of the heir of an American leather manufacturing company, convinced Cap Eden Roc Hotel on Cap d’Antibes on the French Riviera to remain open after April. As Somerset Maugham coined it, La Côte d’Azur was a sunny place for shady people, and thanks to the …Continue Reading
Inspire · Mary Kay Seales · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Summer, Jazz on the French Riviera: How Can You Lose? June 13, 2019Even if you’re not a jazz aficionado, you’ll enjoy these smokin’ hot outdoor music festivals on the Côte d’Azur this summer. Build your trip around one, or all three! Nice Jazz Festival 2019 July 16 – 20 It’s another one of those impossibly, beautiful warm summer nights in Nice. The sea is blue, blue, blue, …Continue Reading
Margo Lestz · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Letter from Nice France July 18, 2016Contributor blog post by Margo Lestz: Dear Readers, Today’s post is a letter to let you all know that I am fine and to thank you for your concern, and your thoughts and prayers. Jeff was away, and I went to the July 14 fireworks display with some friends. About three minutes before the truck …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur February Events in Provence: Mimosa and Sea Urchins February 3, 2017Despite it being February, the coast of France bordering on the Mediterranean becomes bright yellow during this time of year. Acacia dealbata. Or, known in the florist trade as Mimosa. If you’ve never seen this growing in the wild, now is your chance. This spectacular shrub Continue reading here for Ashley’s list of fun events in …Continue Reading