Artists Inspired by Provence · Inspire · J. Christina Treasures of the French Riviera: Musée National Marc Chagall May 30, 2018Situated on the southeast coast of the French Riviera, Nice, France hardly needs an introduction as one of the most beautiful and sophisticated regions in the world. Nice is the second-largest city in the Provence-Alpes Cote d’Azur – often referred to as the Queen of the French Riviera. Whether you call it the Côte d’Azur …Continue Reading
Inspire · Julie Whitmarsh · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur A Visit to Menton for the Fête du Citron January 7, 2021We’ve just returned from our 3rd visit to the Cote d’Azur for our February fix of colour and fun at the Carnaval de Nice and (of course) the superb Fête du Citron that takes place in the beautiful setting of Menton from mid-February until early March each year. Menton’s Lemons The Fête du Citron – …Continue Reading
Barefoot Blogger · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions Highlights of Carnaval in Nice and a Bit of History February 21, 2024It was a “bucket list” item to visit Nice during the annual carnival period. The Carnaval de Nice is a long-standing festival in this French Riviera city and one more reason to visit. While the dates shift slightly each year depending on when Easter falls, from colourful parades to “flower battles,” the city is fun-filled …Continue Reading
Books on Provence · Inspire · Mary Jane Deeb Book Review: Chanel’s Riviera by Anne de Courcy December 19, 2022Chanel’s Riviera: Glamour, Decadence, and Survival in Peace and War, 1930-1944, by Anne de Courcy, St. Martin’s Press, New York, 2019. Book Review by Mary-Jane Deeb About the Author Despite her French name, Anne de Courcy is a British writer, biographer and journalist who lives in London and Gloucestershire. She has been a women’s editor …Continue Reading
