Explore · Rebecca Whitlocke Why this travel app is like having the French Riviera in your pocket October 24, 2016Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: Imagine reading a great travel article about the French Riviera and thinking to yourself, “I’ll bookmark this and use it as a reference when I go there…” If you have access to the internet, you can visit the website again. But more often than not, you’d rather not use …Continue Reading
Explore · Rebecca Whitlocke · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Joutes Provençales at Vieux Port in Cannes July 17, 2017Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: Hosted at Vieux Port in Cannes, this summer families can enjoy free events that demonstrate the old tradition of provençale joutes. Cannes : History of the Joutes Provençales Joutes provençales originate from the Egyptian era; fishermen from the French Riviera originally set up a ladder on their boats and …Continue Reading
Explore · Guided Holiday Tours · Rebecca Whitlocke Looking for a Walking Tour of Antibes September 10, 2021One Saturday, I had the great pleasure to join a walking tour of Antibes. I already know a lot about Antibes’ history, including the buildings, museums, art and attractions, so I was interested in joining this tour and learning more. Demand for the tour was incredible; the tour was 10x oversubscribed, proving Antibes’ popularity with …Continue Reading
Rebecca Whitlocke · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Menton’s Lemon Festival: A Zesty Au Revoir to Winter! February 10, 2016Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: Menton on the French-Italian border is blessed with high sunshine hours and it is this climate that supports the growth of citrus fruits, in particular the famous Mentonnais lemon. Each year in February the town celebrates its citrusy wonders by hosting Fête du Citron, literally the Lemon Festival, which is …Continue Reading
