Explore 3 (unusual) things to love about Nice May 8, 2015Most people dream about visiting Nice once in their lives…Phoebe Thomas shares Three things I love about Nice. Nice is a city of contrasts, located on the beautiful Mediterranean sea hemmed in by Alps, its location is hard to beat. Contrast the bright blue sea with the snow-capped mountains; the reds and ochres of the …Continue Reading
Explore · J. Christina Sainte-Agnès: A Hidden Treasure in the Alpes-Maritimes, France September 18, 2017Sainte-Agnès, France is a perched medieval village, 10 kilometers inland from Menton, in the southeastern corner of the Cote d’Azur. This rocky outcrop gracefully dangles at an altitude of 800 meters above the sea. Since 1997, this medieval village has been classified as one of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France. What’s more, this quaint …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Locals Travel Tips 10 Islands to Explore Provence and the Côte d’Azur July 19, 2022As is the case in the rest of France, in Provence and along the Mediterranean coast, you don’t need to go far for the landscape to change dramatically. There are mountains, vineyards, orchards, gorges, lakes and sometimes crowds. So, if you feel like you need to get away without going far, then why not head …Continue Reading
Explore · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Nice in the winter – Experience Nice a new way December 6, 2016Traditionally the French Riviera, and Nice in particular, was a winter resort. It served as a destination for the upper echelons to escape harsh northern winters amongst their own. Today Nice in the winter is a largely local affair – which means less hustle, bustle and fewer crowds to contend with. The average day time …Continue Reading
