Cheryl Shufflebotham · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Visit Cap Ferrat and Villa Ephrussi for a Touch of Italy in France April 13, 2018Located on the gorgeous Cap Ferrat peninsula, overlooking the bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer and Beaulieu-sur-Mer, is an Italian-style villa built during France’s Belle Époque by Baroness Béatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild. The mansion, with its nine exquisite gardens, was bequeathed in 1934 to the Académie des Beaux-Arts of the Institut de France. Original article by Cheryl of …Continue Reading
Explore · Jemma - French Lessons Photo Essay: Life Aboard a Megayacht October 6, 2016Contributor blog post by Jemma: A muscular and handsome powerboat swooshes Philippe, Lolo and me, and a week’s worth of luggage, toward the 80-some-meter megayacht that awaits us off the north shore of Sardinia. Perched on the craft’s leather seats, we slice through the salty waves of the Med, our bare feet skimming the teak …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Road Trips South of France · Villages Towns and Cities French Riviera Must-See Destinations on the Côte d’Azur August 27, 2020Join us for a road trip along the French Riviera to these must-see destinations. Welcome to the French Riviera, home to glamorous stars, sparkling water, parasols and beach loungers, and fabulous yachts. Evocative images of the Côte d’Azur exist in movies and reality. The French Riviera runs from Cassis (although some suggest Toulon) to the …Continue Reading
Explore · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Villages Towns and Cities Mirabeau Tips for Spending an Afternoon in Antibes January 26, 2023Picturesque, historical, modern and conveniently located in the heart of the Côte d’Azur (French Riviera), Antibes is a must-visit destination between Cannes and Nice. It’s an hour’s drive from Italy and an hour’s flight from Paris. With its soft Mediterranean climate, it’s a fab getaway in the cooler months as well. Jeany shares her fun …Continue Reading
