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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

5 Great Reasons to Visit Villefranche-sur-Mer

April 19, 2023

Shelley and Riccardo own nine (9) beautifully appointed rental apartments in Villefranche-sur-Mer. Both are Americans who have lived in Villefranche-sur-Mer for well over 20 years. It is easy to love the town for its location on the French Riviera. Initially, they arrived in this charming seaside town on the French Riviera to visit a friend.

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Rental & Self-Catered Properties in Provence · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Villefranche-sur-Mer a Few of Our Favourite Things to Do

November 24, 2022

Included The owners of Riviera Experience, Shelley and Riccardo, are originally from southern California. However, living in Villefranche-sur-Mer for 20+ years and running their holiday rental company, they have a long list of favourite things to do in town and nearby. Guests staying in their nine (9) beautifully appointed apartments will find a copy of

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Why Villefranche-sur-Mer is Perfect for Walking

October 11, 2022

Seaside Villefranche-sur-Mer, with its sheltered harbour and long sweeping sandy beach, holds an enviable position on the French Riviera. Tucked between Nice to the west and Beaulieu-sur-Mer and Saint-Jean Cap Ferrat to the east, Villefranche feels like a small town. However, arriving in Villefranche by car takes a bit of skill. The streets haphazardly wind

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Living in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities

Villefranche-sur-Mer the best of French Coast Lifestyle

April 23, 2021

Shelley and Riccardo are both Americans who have lived in Villefranche-sur-Mer for 21 years. They initially arrived in this charming seaside town to visit a friend, then returned for an extended stay and decided that they never wanted to leave the French Riviera. In 2004, they launched a holiday apartment rental business in Villefranche, leaving

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Explore · Guest Post · Villages Towns and Cities

Feeling at Ease in Villefranche-sur-Mer and French Riviera

September 23, 2020

Guest Writer: Solo on the French Riviera Of all the places, I choose Villefranche-sur-Mer on the French Riviera as my holiday escape for two weeks a year. As a working woman, in my fifties, I am conscious that travelling alone is not always easy. Short of not being able to convince anyone to go with

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Living in Provence · Rental & Self-Catered Properties in Provence · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

A Long-term Rental Delivers all the benefits of the Mediterranean Lifestyle

March 31, 2025

Stay a While Villefranche-sur-Mer, an enchanting town between Nice and Monaco along the renowned French Riviera, presents an ideal setting for a long-term rental. This article delves into the advantages of residing in Villefranche-sur-Mer, emphasizing its historical charm, breathtaking landscapes, and a prime location for exploring the greater Riviera and Italian coast. With a pedestrian-friendly

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur · Winter in Provence

2025 Winter in Provence Events and Festivals Calendar

December 3, 2024

Winter Festivals and Events in Provence So many images of the Provence and the Côte d’Azur are summer scenes with ribbons of blooming lavender fields, glasses of rosé with beads of condensation, and beautiful people in straw hats enjoying their holidays. Perhaps wintertime in Provence garners less attention, but it’s a great time to enjoy

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