Christine van der Linden · Hans Zeegers · Inspire · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Discover the Allure of Cannes the Film Festival City in Video August 8, 2024Once a humble fishing village, Cannes has blossomed over the past 200 years into a vibrant city with 75,000 residents, attracting three (3) million visitors annually. This enchanting city boasts many experiences, from bustling local markets and charming artisanal bakeries to harbours filled with luxury yachts and glamorous events. Join us on a video journey …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Living in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Insiders Tips for your Visit to Lovely Antibes May 4, 2021While living and working in dynamic Hong Kong, Tom and Paul were hooked and began visiting Antibes and Cote d’Azur. Leaving behind Asia’s intense lifestyle and demanding jobs in luxury hotel design (Tom) and financial markets (Paul), they moved to Antibes in 2012. It’s been a decade, and Antibes is a hometown they may never …Continue Reading
Explore · Jemma - French Lessons · Provencal History & Traditions WWII Antibes’ 75th Tribute for HMS Unbroken October 5, 2017It is a time of anniversaries. World War I’s centennial commemorations have dotted the globe. Canada celebrated its 150th. Even Lolo’s summer camp in the woods of Ontario proudly handed out t-shirts with “100” on them. World War II anniversaries cannot yet claim three digits. Partly because of the war’s relative recentness, and partly because …Continue Reading
Explore · The Riviera Grapevine Three Things I Love About Nice February 11, 2015I got back to Europe from Australia this morning. As usually happens when I go home to Sydney, people (especially those who I don’t know very well) kept asking me: “When are you coming home?” (ie moving home. growing up. Coming back to reality – it’s a loaded question – I’ve been travelling pretty much since I was 17) Things I …Continue Reading