Inspire · Julie Whitmarsh · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur A Visit to Menton for the Fête du Citron January 7, 2021We’ve just returned from our 3rd visit to the Cote d’Azur for our February fix of colour and fun at the Carnaval de Nice and (of course) the superb Fête du Citron that takes place in the beautiful setting of Menton from mid-February until early March each year. Menton’s Lemons The Fête du Citron – …Continue Reading
Christine van der Linden · Hans Zeegers · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Discover the Allure of Cannes the Film Festival City in Video August 8, 2024Once a humble fishing village, Cannes has blossomed over the past 200 years into a vibrant city with 75,000 residents, attracting three (3) million visitors annually. This enchanting city boasts many experiences, from bustling local markets and charming artisanal bakeries to harbours filled with luxury yachts and glamorous events. Join us on a video journey …Continue Reading
Inspire · Rebecca Whitlocke · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur 4 Fabulous February Festivals on the French Riviera February 6, 2017#1 Nice Carnival, Nice 11 February – 25 February 2017 One of the world’s biggest carnivals, the 2017 theme for this annual event is ‘King of the Energy’. Fabulous flower battles, parades with floats and costumed actors and animations ensure a family-friendly event with plenty of entertainment. My top tips: Don’t forget if you dress …Continue Reading
Explore · Stay Fit A beach-a-week: Paloma Beach, St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat October 6, 2015Contributor blog post by Phoebe Thomas: With the best of intentions earlier this summer I set out to write about a beach a week, which didn’t seem such a hard target, however last week got the better of me and I forgot! But summer isn’t over in the South of France in September, in fact …Continue Reading