Explore · Guided Holiday Tours · Rebecca Whitlocke Heritage Trail in Juan les Pins April 28, 2016Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: The French Riviera has some amazing old buildings ranging from palace hotels along the Croisette in Cannes, to Belle Époque mansions in Cap Ferrat and Art Deco apartments lining the Promenade des Anglais in Nice. For a while now, I’ve been intending to look into the history of some …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Alpilles Essentials: Top 10 Must-See While in this Area of Provence November 15, 2024The Alpilles (miniature Alps) run from east to west for 30 kilometres, starting at the edge of the Durance River and the town of Orgon to the western edge near Fontvieille. Although the Alpilles are not high, with a maximum height of 498 metres, they are dramatic with jagged limestone peaks. Established in 2007, the …Continue Reading
Explore · Our House in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Why Visit Uzès and Nearby Pont du Gard August 26, 2021Loyal readers who follow my musings about Provence know that visits to the Pont du Gard are a regular part of our annual visits to the South of France. However, after you have walked out to the Roman aqueduct and walked across the bridge and hiked to the top of the hill on the other …Continue Reading
Explore · Rebecca Whitlocke China and Film: The World’s Fastest Growing Box Office June 10, 2016Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: Chinese films. Know any off the top of your head? Chinese directors. Can you name any? Watch this space because the Chinese film market is the world’s fastest growing box office and China is keen to establish itself as a front runner alongside Hollywood goliaths at festivals …Continue reading …Continue Reading