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
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
Christine van der Linden · Hans Zeegers · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions Why Pétanque the Game is the Soul of Life in Southern France July 3, 2025Beneath the dappled shade of plane trees across Provence, a timeless tradition unfolds daily as silver balls arc through the air with precision and purpose. Pétanque, France’s beloved boules game, represents far more than mere recreation—it embodies the essence of southern French culture and community. Pétanque: A Cultural Cornerstone In the sun-drenched villages and towns …Continue Reading
Rebecca Whitlocke · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur FREE August concerts on the French Riviera August 13, 2015Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: I love a good concert – and even better when it’s free! Who could resist compiling a summary of some of the free concerts happening in the region during August? This isn’t an exhaustive list but I hope you find the time to attend some of these. …Continue reading …Continue Reading
