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Nice, France 10 Must-See Places When Visiting the French Riviera City

May 27, 2024

Thankfully, “gap year” was not something I had ever heard of when I was in school. Otherwise, I would have lobbied to spend a year, or a lifetime, in Europe. Instead, I followed the traditional and well-beaten path, graduating and then travelling through Europe on a Eurail pass for as long as possible, spending the …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Stay Fit

Hiking the Nietzsche Trail to Eze Village from the Seaside

April 5, 2024

We were on the French Riviera for a week, staying at a lovely apartment in Villefranche-sur-Mer, and one of the things on my to-do list was hiking the Nietzsche Trail to Eze Village. There are many great things about the French Riviera, including the access to public transit, which makes arriving to Èze-sur-Mer by train …

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Menton Lemon Festival, and a Folklore Group Safeguarding Mentonnais Culture

February 29, 2024

On 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 …

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Highlights of Carnaval in Nice and a Bit of History

February 21, 2024

It 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 …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

French Riviera 10 Places to See During your Stay

September 21, 2023

Whether this is your first trip to the French Riviera or you are a regular visitor to the Côte d’Azur, the only problem is overwhelming choices. Where should you start? In alphabetical order, we have highlighted ten (10) of our favourite places to visit along (or near) the coast. However, this is just a start. …

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French Riviera Boat Rental Made Easy with SamBoat

August 4, 2023

Are you thinking of renting a boat on the French Riviera? A friend who specializes in small group tours once told us the best way to see a country’s coastline is on a boat. They were right! The viewpoint from the water provides an often unexpected and relaxing perspective. Since then, we have rented boats, …

Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Celebrating Contemporary Ceramics in Biot Terre de Provence Market

July 7, 2023

The Biennale Internationale de la Céramique runs from July 7 to October 1, 2023. The artistic festival includes Greek ceramists presenting their work in the Hedberg-Torun exhibition rooms in Biot until September 24. At the same time, roughly 50 ceramic artists from Provence, Alpes, and Côte d’Azur will exhibit their creations at the Musée d’histoire …

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French Riviera

Nice, France 10 Must-See Places When Visiting the French Riviera City

Hiking the Nietzsche Trail to Eze Village from the Seaside

Menton Lemon Festival, and a Folklore Group Safeguarding Mentonnais Culture

Highlights of Carnaval in Nice and a Bit of History

French Riviera 10 Places to See During your Stay

French Riviera Boat Rental Made Easy with SamBoat

Celebrating Contemporary Ceramics in Biot Terre de Provence Market

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