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Explore · J. Christina · Villages Towns and Cities

Discovering Antibes France on the French Riviera

February 5, 2019

Antibes, France Port Antibes is a Mediterranean resort town located in the Alpes-Maritimes department of southeastern France. The city is nestled on the coastline of the Cote d’Azur, snuggled between ritzy Cannes and Nice. The city of Antibes is associated with its mega-yacht capital of the world, Port Vauban. This dynamic billionaires’ quay has a long

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Explore · Locals Travel Tips · Mary Kay Seales

Top 10 Day Trips Around Nice a French Riviera Guide

January 28, 2019

Day Trips Around Nice Time’s a Wasting! Stop Dreaming & Start Packing for your Summer 2019 Trip to the French Riviera If you’re a regular to the French Riviera, then you already know that the hip city of Nice with seven kilometres of beaches makes a great base for exploring all that this area of

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Guest Post · Hotels Provence & Cote d'Azur · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Luxury Stay at Hotel Metropole in Monte-Carlo

January 24, 2019

This article by Julie Chaizemartin was previously published on The French Quarter Magazine. Luxurious Hotel Metropole Calm and exquisite pleasure reign there. And luxury of course. In the smallest details. At the Metropole Hotel in Monte-Carlo, an invitation to travel begins in the driveway of honor that spreads its Italianate finery as an introduction to the patrician face of

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Jane Dunning · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence · Winter in Provence

Winter is Perfect for House Sitting in Provence

January 9, 2019

In this guest post (below) by author Jane Dunning, she shares her thoughts on why winter is a great time to visit (and house sit) in Provence. Jane is the author of two novels Thirty-Five Minutes from St Tropez and its sequel Stolen Summer. Her experiences while house sitting in Provence with her husband inspired

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Inspire · Liz Lord · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur

French Riviera Winter Festivals and More

January 7, 2019

Wishing you the happiest 2019! Hoping that readers have had a restful festive season – locking out the realities of the world for a few days. French Riviera Winter Festivals The ferris wheel in Nice might soon be “taking a rest” but the French Riviera never sleeps. Your waistbands may be straining, but it is possible

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Inspire · Liz Lord · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur

A Round-up of Holiday Festivities on the French Riviera

November 30, 2018

French Riviera in December The Mediterranean coastline is more than just a summer adventure playground. December is a very festive season on the Côte D’Azur. Welcome to the South of France – all year round!  Yes, there is the sparkling blue Med – but don’t be shy – you can enjoy the Riviera 365 days-a-year. 

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Expat Living and Real Estate · Jemma - French Lessons · Living in Provence

Driving in France Tips for French Roads

September 20, 2018

French Lessons welcomes Rachael for the second year running as our annual guest contributor. Last summer, she explained how she dealt with her impounded car at the local fourrière (pound). This year her automotive theme continues, as does her – ahem – fast wit. A few months ago, I was invited by the French government

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