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
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities · Winter in Provence Winter Holidays on the French Riviera December 15, 2020The owners of Riviera Experience, both from southern California, would not trade winter on the French Riviera for any North American “snowbird” experience. Forget wintering in Florida, Arizona, or California! The famous Côte d’Azur has long attracted travellers in the first few months of the year. When the French Riviera was “discovered” as a place …Continue Reading
Explore · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Villages Towns and Cities Spending a Perfect Day In Nice August 16, 2022Known as the unofficial capital of the sparkling Cote d’Azur, the charming city of Nice is the perfect place to visit. Boasting a year-round mild Mediterranean climate with many things to do, eat and see, read on to discover our suggestions for the perfect day on the French Riviera. Start your morning at the famous …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Road Trips South of France · Villages Towns and Cities French Riviera Must-See Destinations on the Côte d’Azur August 27, 2020Join us for a road trip along the French Riviera to these must-see destinations. Welcome to the French Riviera, home to glamorous stars, sparkling water, parasols and beach loungers, and fabulous yachts. Evocative images of the Côte d’Azur exist in movies and reality. The French Riviera runs from Cassis (although some suggest Toulon) to the …Continue Reading
