Artists Inspired by Provence · Guest Post · Inspire Visit to Mougins Picasso Statue by Dutch Sculptor Gabriël Sterk June 15, 2018The Paul Cézanne statue at the Rotonde in Aix is the work of Dutch sculptor Gabriël Sterk who not only produced it but also organized its funding: when I interviewed him at the time, he explained that he had recently moved to the town and couldn’t understand why there was no permanent memorial to the …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
Explore · Keith Van Sickle · Villages Towns and Cities Hilltop Villages to See the Côte d’Azur Hinterlands October 13, 2020When most people think of the Côte d’Azur, they think of glamorous spots like Cannes, Antibes, and Nice—beautiful cities, all of them. But this glorious corner of France is also home to charming inland villages that are well worth a visit. Let’s look at a few. Gourdon, The Eagle’s Nest Clinging to the top of …Continue Reading
Explore · Rebecca Whitlocke French Riviera Travel Tips 10 Places To Visit In Monaco On A Budget June 2, 2017Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: Monaco has a reputation as a place of luxury, superyachts and supercars but I’m going to shatter the myth that you need to have lots of money to enjoy Monaco as a tourist. Monaco/Monte Carlo is spread over a lot of hills, so if you’re a first-time visitor you …Continue Reading