Explore · Rebecca Whitlocke · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Joutes Provençales at Vieux Port in Cannes July 17, 2017Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: Hosted at Vieux Port in Cannes, this summer families can enjoy free events that demonstrate the old tradition of provençale joutes. Cannes : History of the Joutes Provençales Joutes provençales originate from the Egyptian era; fishermen from the French Riviera originally set up a ladder on their boats and …Continue Reading
Rebecca Whitlocke 5 original places to propose on the French Riviera October 6, 2015Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: It is true that the French Riviera tempts tourists with promises of cocktails on sun loungers, French cuisine and strolling through cobblestoned villages but there is so much more to the region than this. Where to propose on the French Riviera The region is a popular choice for weddings …Continue Reading
Rebecca Whitlocke · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Fête de la Musique 2016 on the French Riviera June 20, 2016Tuesday (June 21st) marks one of my favourite days every year here in France – Fête de la Musique! Fête de la Musique is held on 21 June annually throughout France and is a huge success and continues to grow in popularity. Why I love Fête de la Musique …Continue reading here for why Rebecca …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