Explore · Locals Travel Tips · Rebecca Whitlocke How To Visit Monaco On A Shoestring June 28, 2016Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: If I had a euro for every time someone asked me ‘Is Monaco cheap to visit?’ I’d probably be able to buy a penthouse apartment there myself. There’s no doubt about it that Monaco is a destination of legend – luxury everything from hotels to superyachts to fast cars …Continue Reading
Margo Lestz · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Accidental Tourist at the Festival of Avignon July 4, 2016Contributor blog post by Margo Lestz: As our taxi entered the city walls of Avignon, it was evident that something was happening. I had seen online that a festival would be starting the day after our arrival, but didn’t think much about it. I just thought it was nice that there would be a little …Continue Reading
Barefoot Blogger · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Summer’s in Full Swing in the South of France August 29, 2016Tourism in France is down from the norm some say. In Uzes and the villages in the south of France that I’ve visited recently, it’s hard to tell. There’s lots going on and plenty of people around to enjoy it all. Fete Votive in Uzes A summer event that everyone looks forward to attending …Continue …Continue Reading
Markets in Provence and Cote d'Azur · Rebecca Whitlocke · Taste Chestnuts, Collobrières and Cogolin November 23, 2015In the fall, there are fêtes celebrating the season of the chestnut – or marron. The sweet chestnut is known as the châtaigne and is a frequent visitor to autumn dining tables and village fêtes. Collobrières is a main town for the chestnut industry and is also famous for cork production it is reputed to …Continue Reading
