Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Locals Travel Tips 5 Parks to Visit Near the French Riviera August 3, 2021On a hot summer day, when the highways, marinas, and beaches of the Côte d’Azur are teaming, take a nature break away from the crowds. The fact that the countryside is easy to access is one of many appeals of the French Riviera. From the Mediterranean coast to the Alps, there are 19 Departmental Natural …Continue Reading
Explore · Stay Fit A beach-a-week: île Sainte-Marguerite September 17, 2015Contributor blog post by Phoebe Thomas: Continuing on our tour of beaches on the French Riviera, this week’s destination isn’t really one beach but a whole island of beaches. Ile Sainte-Marguerite is located just off Cannes, easily reached by a 15 minute ferry ride, and bursting with tiny rocky bays, magnificent umbrella pines, …Continue reading …Continue Reading
Barefoot Blogger · Explore Heading for a Beach in France? Nice! June 30, 2016Traveling by train from Uzes to Nice for a weekend at the beach is a piece of cake. The low cost train fare makes the trip a “must.” Now that I’m planning to travel a lot by train in Europe, I’m glad to have the “senior” rail pass …Continue reading here for Deborah’s train trip to the …Continue Reading
Explore · Keith Van Sickle · Road Trips South of France Art in the Trees at the Marcel Kroënlein Arboretum May 3, 2021Tucked into the mountains north of Nice, next to Roure’s charming village, sits an arboretum unique in the world. It mixes exotic trees, rare flowers, and “no-made” art in a mountain park overlooking the wild Tinel Valley—a perfect day trip for nature lovers and art enthusiasts alike. The Marcel Kroënlein Arboretum was founded in 1988 …Continue Reading