Cheryl Shufflebotham · Explore · Road Trips South of France The French Riviera in Two Days December 8, 2016I have avoided the Riviera when visiting Provence, figuring that it would be too busy, too ritzy for my taste. Well, after finally deciding to give it a try—after all it is the Riviera—all I can say is “I get it!!!” I now see why it is so popular. Read Cobblestone and Vineyards for Cheryl’s …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Locals Travel Tips 10 Islands to Explore Provence and the Côte d’Azur July 19, 2022As is the case in the rest of France, in Provence and along the Mediterranean coast, you don’t need to go far for the landscape to change dramatically. There are mountains, vineyards, orchards, gorges, lakes and sometimes crowds. So, if you feel like you need to get away without going far, then why not head …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
Explore · Rebecca Whitlocke · Villages Towns and Cities Antibes Free Walking Tours a Chance to Discover the Old Town September 5, 2018Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: Reviewing a Walking Tour Antibes is one of the French Riviera’s most popular destinations and rightly so – it has an amazing history, beautiful old buildings, interesting monuments, great restaurants, fantastic festivals, an award-winning market and it’s a photogenic place too! Recently, I joined a tour with Antibes Free Walking …Continue Reading