Taste · The Riviera Grapevine · Wines and Spirits of Provence Do-it-Yourself Bellet Wine Tour November 19, 2014One of the most common search terms which bring visitors to this blog is Bellet wine tours (or variants on the theme). It’s also the subject that I receive the most emails and messages about. It’s fantastic to see that so many people coming to Nice want to learn more here. The Bellet Vineyards With …Continue Reading
Inspire · Mary Kay Seales · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Summer, Jazz on the French Riviera: How Can You Lose? June 13, 2019Even if you’re not a jazz aficionado, you’ll enjoy these smokin’ hot outdoor music festivals on the Côte d’Azur this summer. Build your trip around one, or all three! Nice Jazz Festival 2019 July 16 – 20 It’s another one of those impossibly, beautiful warm summer nights in Nice. The sea is blue, blue, blue, …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 · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire Cuisine Nissarde an Interview with Alex Benvenuto of Nice November 15, 2022Born in Nice, Alex Benvenuto has lived in this French Riviera city for most of his life and is passionate about the local culinary traditions – the Cuisine Nissarde. The Côte d’Azur native has a diverse resume of educational, work, and leisure pursuits. After graduating with a Doctorate in Economics and Psycho-sociology, he lectured at …Continue Reading