Guest Post · Inspire · Photographers in Provence Nice Photo Expo Jacques Henri Lartigue August 5, 2016‘Un Monde Flottant’ just opened in Nice focuses on the work of Jacques Henri Lartigue who was born in 1894 into a high-society French family. Given a camera as a child, he photographed everything and everyone around him, from early aviation and this photography exhibit at Theatre de la Photographie et de l’Image in Nice …Continue Reading
Explore · Margo Lestz · Provencal History & Traditions The Virgin Project of Nice, France November 16, 2016Contributor blog post by Margo Lestz: Did you know that the city of Nice, France almost had a 49 foot (15 meter) tall statue of the Virgin Mary standing atop the Colline du Chateau (Castle Hill)? In the 1980s, the idea of the “Virgin on the hill” came to the Abbey Royal of Nice, who …Continue Reading
Explore · Laura Snoek · Locals Travel Tips The Best Saint-Raphaёl Beaches My Top 5 Picks for Family Fun August 30, 2018Contributor blog post by Laura: Are you on holiday near Saint-Raphaёl on the Côte d’Azur and would you like to know which beach to go to? Here’s our selection of 5 best beaches for you to try out! 1. Calanque du Petit Canereit, Antheor A beautiful, natural spot away from the crowds, without facilities. This beach …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Stay Fit Watch the French SUP Cup in Estérel Côte d’Azur! May 31, 2021This weekend head to Saint-Raphaël to watch top stand-up paddleboard (SUP) champions and kids compete in this Coupe de France event. Event Details June 3: Registrations close June 5: 10 am: Kids lessons June 5: 2 pm: 1st French Surf Federation race June 5: 6 pm: Sprint June 6: 10 am: 2nd French Surf Federation …Continue Reading