Explore · Rebecca Whitlocke · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur SPOOKTACULAR! Halloween activities and events on the French Riviera October 24, 2017Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: Happy Halloween! Halloween, usually celebrated on 31st October each year, has slowly been gathering steam since I first moved to France, but for expats who are used to lots of activities and events during Halloween you’ll have to remember that it isn’t a traditionally observed day in France and …Continue Reading
Barefoot Blogger · Explore · Road Trips South of France A Beautiful Coastal Drive Along the French Riviera to the Estérel Massif January 31, 2025Continuing our journey along the last coastal area, we drove towards the Forêt Domaniale de l’Esterel. The transition from the serene coast to the rugged hills was striking. The road gradually climbed into the Esterel Massif, where the landscape transformed dramatically. The Estérel Massif extends approximately 32 kilometres (20 miles) along the French Mediterranean coast …Continue Reading
Explore · Jemma - French Lessons French Riviera Style Ten (More) Ways to Spot You’re in the Côte d’Azur July 31, 2018Contributor blog post by Jemma: Let summer begin! It’s not just that the calendar has sailed past June 21, varyingly known as the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, and France’s Fête de la Musique, when entire cities put on their dancing shoes. Non, another sign of summer – at least according to our friends …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities 5 Reasons You Should Visit Toulon, France March 24, 2025My return to Toulon was long overdue, and coffee with Tuula of Belle Provence was a reason to rediscover the city. Locals already know why they love Toulon, but I needed reminding that it is a gem. Many visitors overlook this city unless their ferry from other Mediterranean destinations lands in the Port of Toulon. …Continue Reading
