Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Decor & Gardens · Inspire Creative Architecture 10 Must-See Buildings on the Côte d’Azur January 11, 2021Since 1860, Côte d’Azur is the coastline running from Cassis (although some suggest Toulon) to the Italian border. This famous coast passes through famous cities such as Saint Tropez, Cannes, Nice, Monaco and finally Menton. The Côte d’Azur has long held the imagination of travellers wishing to escape the cold months of the year. La …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Living in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Welcome to Marseille so Many Reasons to Visit May 6, 2021France’s second-largest city – Marseille – had an image problem, not helped by its setting for gangster and crime movies. But ask any local this city is pure magic. Situated on the Mediterranean, Marseille residents can swim at their favourite beach before work and watch the sunset at another with a glass of pastis in …Continue Reading
Boating - Rentals and Charters · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore French Riviera Boat Rental Made Easy with SamBoat August 4, 2023Are 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, …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Destination Antibes and Nice: Three Nights on the Côte d’Azur August 28, 2018Dorothy, you’re not in Kansas Provence anymore. Getting out of the car in Antibes, I encountered a touch of humidity and crowds in the streets. Cliché, perhaps, but I had driven just over two (2) hours to the Côte d’Azur. This town was a different part of Provence than the one that I left behind. …Continue Reading