Inspire · Liz Lord · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur The French Riviera and All that Summer Jazz July 31, 2018French Riviera Jazz Tunes Summer on the French Riviera and in the Alpes-Maritimes (department #06) residents are really spoilt by the choice of low cost, or free, fabulous assaults on the eyes and ears. The Nice Jazz Festival 2018 with its 70th edition, promised a rich programme, which I am sure did not disappoint. As …Continue Reading
Inspire · Liz Lord · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur A Round-up of Holiday Festivities on the French Riviera November 30, 2018French Riviera in December The Mediterranean coastline is more than just a summer adventure playground. December is a very festive season on the Côte D’Azur. Welcome to the South of France – all year round! Yes, there is the sparkling blue Med – but don’t be shy – you can enjoy the Riviera 365 days-a-year. …Continue Reading
Jemma - French Lessons · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Nice: Paradise Lost July 19, 2016Contributor blog post by Jemma: The cover of our local newspaper tells the story of Paradise Lost: The artist Mesia puts it even more touchingly: Such a bleu-blanc-rouge waves outside Bellevue, too. The flag is an ever-present sentry at the tip of a quay jutting into the Mediterranean bay. …Continue reading here for Jemma’s post. Via:: French …Continue Reading
Inspire · The Riviera Grapevine · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur On the Search for Tradition in the Modern Nice Carnival February 23, 2015February is synonymous with more than one big event; Valentine’s Day, the Oscars, Six Nations Rugby, and, if you live in Nice, Carnival. Like it, or loathe it (I’d say most residents fall into the latter camp), don’t even try to fight the Carnival. Plan your Visit to Nice’s Carnival The theme and exact dates for Carnaval …Continue Reading