Explore · Road Trips South of France Why Spend a Day in Nîmes Sightseeing and Shopping October 15, 2019Tempt this gal with a big, shiny object and lunch, add a chauffeur service to the program and sign-me-up! When Gayle Padgett suggested we head to Nîmes for a day of sightseeing and lunch, I was interested but finding a suitable date looked like a challenge. Suddenly, our usually reliable car needed a day with …Continue Reading
Explore · Rebecca Whitlocke Travel Tips: 10 of the Best Museums on the French Riviera May 25, 2017The French Riviera has over 40 museums with rich collections often set in picturesque locations overlooking manicured gardens, village squares or the sea. From Belle Époque paintings to modern sculptures, visitors to the region will find enough cultural places of interest to entertain them for a day, week or longer. …Continue reading here for Rebecca’s top-10 …Continue Reading
Explore · Gayle Padgett · Road Trips South of France The Perrier Museum and Source Find Out What’s the Hubbub Over Bubbles? June 19, 2024In the tiny town of Vergèze, near the fabulous Roman city of Nîmes, stands the mega powerhouse producer of bottled water bubbles known worldwide as Perrier. The Perrier Museum The story behind this “Champagne of table waters” becoming a globally recognized brand began over 160 years ago. While on a French study program, the wealthy …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Art Exhibits in Provence to See in 2023 February 10, 2023As is the case, there are almost too many choices for art exhibits in Provence. The following list is not exhaustive, but some 2023 shows in Marseille’s museums and beyond. Let’s start in Marseille, where MUCEM continues with ‘Amités, creativité, collective’ until 13 February. Next up is ‘Alexandrie: Futurs anterieurs’ (8 Feb – 8 May) …Continue Reading
