Explore · Keith Van Sickle · Road Trips South of France Art in the Trees at the Marcel Kroënlein Arboretum May 3, 2021Tucked into the mountains north of Nice, next to Roure’s charming village, sits an arboretum unique in the world. It mixes exotic trees, rare flowers, and “no-made” art in a mountain park overlooking the wild Tinel Valley—a perfect day trip for nature lovers and art enthusiasts alike. The Marcel Kroënlein Arboretum was founded in 1988 …Continue Reading
Rebecca Whitlocke 5 original places to propose on the French Riviera October 6, 2015Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: It is true that the French Riviera tempts tourists with promises of cocktails on sun loungers, French cuisine and strolling through cobblestoned villages but there is so much more to the region than this. Where to propose on the French Riviera The region is a popular choice for weddings …Continue Reading
Contributors · Explore · Gayle Padgett · Villages Towns and Cities French Riviera Many Reasons to Visit Menton April 3, 2019In February, Author Gayle Padgett and her husband Ralph drove to the Côte d’Azur to visit friends who live near Menton. There are many reasons to visit this coastal city. The citrus festival (Fête du Citron) is a big draw for visitors in mid-winter. The rest of the year, as Gayle points out, there is …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Pernes les Fontaines Spend an Afternoon Touring the Fountains August 18, 2017It felt like we were on a treasure hunt. Armed with a map, and aided by a few directional markers our goal was to see all 40 fountains scattered inside the old defensive walls of Pernes le Fontaines. A visit to the village of Pernes les Fontaines, in the Vaucluse, had been on my list …Continue Reading