Inspire · Rebecca Whitlocke · Shopping & Gifts How to easily get a Tax Refund on your French souvenirs January 26, 2016Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: Did you know that as a tourist in France you are entitled to claim back the Value Added Tax (VAT or TVA) on purchases over €175 made in a single store? You didn’t know that? Well, luckily for you this blog post will shed some light on how to …Continue Reading
Explore · Locals Travel Tips · Rebecca Whitlocke Kids Play a Guide to Playgrounds on the French Riviera October 10, 2018I thought it was due time to update my previous blog post about playgrounds on the French Riviera. If you have children, the region has lots of options for playground fun. I have included mostly free public options. …Continue reading here for playgrounds and where kids can play for free (or mostly) along the Côte …Continue Reading
Explore · Rebecca Whitlocke · Stay Fit Hiking and Mountain Biking in the Estérels August 1, 2016Summer is still here! With the hot weather, the options for outdoor activities expand as attractions and sightseeing operators open for the season. However, some of the best family-friendly activities are free and right on our doorstep! Around 40 minutes’ drive from where I live is the start of the Massif de l’Estérels, a coastal …Continue Reading
Inspire · Margo Lestz · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Holiday Musings from Provence December 5, 2016Contributor blog post by Margo Lestz: As the holiday season approaches, I hope everyone is getting ready for some happy times with friends and family, or maybe just a nice, quiet break from the normal routine. Whatever type of season you are planning, I hope it is filled with joy. As for me, I’m working away …Continue Reading