les Calanques de Maupas Esterel Var via @FibiTee
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A beach-a-week: les Calanques de Maupas

Summer has been in full force on the French Riviera for many weeks now. One of my boys has been on holiday for 5 weeks and the other 2 weeks, but I’m only just beginning to find the time to make the most of it myself.  We’ve had scorching temperatures …

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Sestri Levanti Liguria #Liguria #Italy @RivieraGrape
ExploreRoad Trips South of FranceThe Riviera Grapevine

Liguria Like a Local: Sestri Levante

To me, Liguria splits in two at Genoa. West of which, along the coastal stretch known as the Riviera Ligure di Ponente (the coast of the setting sun), is easily accessible by day trip from Nice and more than familiar. Head east of Genoa, however, along the Riviera di Levante. …

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Le Plongeoir Nice Restaurant French Riviera Provence
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Le Plongeoir Restaurant in Nice

If you are lucky enough to be visiting the French Riviera this summer don’t forget to check out the spanking brand new restaurant which has just opened on the site of one of the emblematic landmarks on the front in Nice. Way back when, at the end of the nineteenth …

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12 Things You’ll Miss in France This Year

The Barefoot Blogger’s “Must” Hit List In case you haven’t heard, this is the year to visit France. The euro to US dollar is at a twelve-year low. If you don’t already have your bags packed, here are a few things you’ll surely miss staying at home. #1 Sunset on …

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Promenade des Anglais #Nice via Liz Lord
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Mangia in Nice at l’Italie a Table

Bless the Italians who seem to be rushing to the French Riviera at the end of May every year. In brief,  a chance to stroll along the Promenade des Anglais (the eastern side),  and be accosted with as many delights from the spectrum of Italian cuisine – as you can …

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On the Search for Tradition in the Modern Nice Carnival

February is synonymous with more than one big event; Valentine’s Day, the Oscars, Six Nations Rugby, and, if you live in Nice, Carnival. Like it, or loathe it (I’d say most residents fall into the latter camp), don’t even try to fight the Carnival. Plan your Visit to Nice’s Carnival The theme …

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Chapelle du Rosaire #Matisse #Vence #Provence
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Matisse’s Chapelle du Rosaire at Vence

If you are inspired to visit Tourrettes Sur Loup (see last post), you should have time to call in to see Matisse’s famous chapel at nearby Vence, which the artist called his ‘masterpiece.’ Recovering in Nice from cancer, Matisse had hired young Monique Bourgeouis to nurse him and act as …

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#Provence Patricia Sands Author @patricia_sands Cote d'Azur
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Womens Travel Network Promenade en Provence

Author Patricia Sands has distinct memories of Provence from her days as a backpacker in 1967. She told me that she and a friend were travelling around on Eurail passes and meeting new friends as they camped and hiked the sentiers of Provence and the Côte d’Azur. Those joyful images …

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About Perfectly Provence Digital Magazine

About Perfectly Provence

Welcome to Perfectly Provence, the food, travel and lifestyle magazine for the South of France and the French Riviera. Our audience includes visitors and residents who want authentic experiences and high-quality content.   Provence is a place that many hope to visit “one day.” And we hope that you do!   …

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Discovering Provence's Almond Trees
Local Food ProducersTasteVirginie Van Der Wees

Discovering Provence’s Almond Trees and Wonderful Recipes

The following text, in English and French, is a short introduction to discovering Provence’s almond trees and a few recipes. In the Provencal countryside, it is common to see almond trees growing in the wild. Several regional producers cultivate almonds for local consumption and use in local confectioneries like the …

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