Explore · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Nice in the winter – Experience Nice a new way December 6, 2016Traditionally the French Riviera, and Nice in particular, was a winter resort. It served as a destination for the upper echelons to escape harsh northern winters amongst their own. Today Nice in the winter is a largely local affair – which means less hustle, bustle and fewer crowds to contend with. The average day time …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Explore · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur December Events in Provence 2017 December 6, 2017Contributor blog post by Ashley Tinker: December Events in Provence 2017 Snow in Provence! For once we might get a white Christmas! There are many Christmas markets this month in Provence. This is the time to binge on delicious nougat, foie gras, pink champagne and oysters. Yes, that is basically a French Christmas. In my opinion, …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Inspire · J. Christina Treasures of the French Riviera: Musée National Marc Chagall May 30, 2018Situated on the southeast coast of the French Riviera, Nice, France hardly needs an introduction as one of the most beautiful and sophisticated regions in the world. Nice is the second-largest city in the Provence-Alpes Cote d’Azur – often referred to as the Queen of the French Riviera. Whether you call it the Côte d’Azur …Continue Reading
Books on Provence · Inspire · Mary Jane Deeb Writing Mysteries on the French Riviera July 24, 2019French Riviera Mysteries It was winter in Maryland when I began writing Murder on the Riviera. Outside my window, all was grey, cold and still, and I felt the need for some warmth, color and gaiety. As I could not change the season, I thought I could, perhaps, change my mood by setting my new …Continue Reading