Explore · J. Christina Sainte-Agnès: A Hidden Treasure in the Alpes-Maritimes, France September 18, 2017Sainte-Agnès, France is a perched medieval village, 10 kilometers inland from Menton, in the southeastern corner of the Cote d’Azur. This rocky outcrop gracefully dangles at an altitude of 800 meters above the sea. Since 1997, this medieval village has been classified as one of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France. What’s more, this quaint …Continue Reading
Boating - Rentals and Charters · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore French Riviera Boat Rental Made Easy with SamBoat August 4, 2023Are you thinking of renting a boat on the French Riviera? A friend who specializes in small group tours once told us the best way to see a country’s coastline is on a boat. They were right! The viewpoint from the water provides an often unexpected and relaxing perspective. Since then, we have rented boats, …Continue Reading
Explore · Rebecca Whitlocke · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Fête du Citron 2017: Bringing ‘Broadway’ to Menton’s Lemon Festival February 3, 2017Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: We have bid farewell to 2016 and I am looking forward to what 2017 brings! For visitors to the French Riviera, February is an excellent month to visit because there are many interesting festivals and public events happening. One of my favourite festivals because of it’s uniqueness is the …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Menton Lemon Festival, and a Folklore Group Safeguarding Mentonnais Culture February 29, 2024On Wednesday, February 21st, the fifth day of the 90th Menton Lemon Festival, the folklore group La Capeline de Menton performed traditional music, singing, and dancing to retrace the steps of their 19th-century Mentonnais ancestors. Imagine a light flute following the steady rhythm of a beating drum while girls and women dressed in long striped …Continue Reading