Margo Lestz · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Accidental Tourist at the Festival of Avignon July 4, 2016Contributor blog post by Margo Lestz: As our taxi entered the city walls of Avignon, it was evident that something was happening. I had seen online that a festival would be starting the day after our arrival, but didn’t think much about it. I just thought it was nice that there would be a little …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur March Events in Provence/ Mars en Provence March 8, 2016Things are starting to feel decidedly spring-like here in Provence. There are orchids in the grass, the almond blossom has just waned in time for the pear trees to start budding. We’ve had, as seemingly everywhere, a mild winter. We haven’t had anywhere near as much Mistral wind (though I have moved to a village …Continue Reading
Explore · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Nice in the winter – Experience Nice a new way December 6, 2016Traditionally the French Riviera, and Nice in particular, was a winter resort. It served as a destination for the upper echelons to escape harsh northern winters amongst their own. Today Nice in the winter is a largely local affair – which means less hustle, bustle and fewer crowds to contend with. The average day time …Continue Reading
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