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
Inspire · Keith Van Sickle · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Feel the Music: Unforgettable Summer Concerts in Provence by Candlelight August 9, 2024Imagine sitting in a comfortable seat in an ancient Roman city with a mountain rising behind it. As the sun sets, and you can see thousands of candles among the ruins, perched on stone walls, stairs, and fallen columns. As the sky darkens, the candles begin to glow. Then, a string quartet comes out and …Continue Reading
Explore · Rebecca Whitlocke French Riviera Travel Tips 10 Places To Visit In Monaco On A Budget June 2, 2017Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: Monaco has a reputation as a place of luxury, superyachts and supercars but I’m going to shatter the myth that you need to have lots of money to enjoy Monaco as a tourist. Monaco/Monte Carlo is spread over a lot of hills, so if you’re a first-time visitor you …Continue Reading
Explore · Locals Travel Tips · Rebecca Whitlocke Secret French Riviera Local’s Tips: Hidden Spots Worth A Visit August 21, 2017Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: When you live somewhere, you are privy to local tips and things that you learn about your home town or region that tourists perhaps don’t see or aren’t aware of. Yes, TripAdvisor and tourist offices can be great sources of information but if you want to find where the …Continue Reading