Explore · Locals Travel Tips A beach-a-week: les Calanques de Maupas July 30, 2015Summer has been in full force on the French Riviera for many weeks now. One of my boys has been on holiday for 5 weeks and the other 2 weeks, but I’m only just beginning to find the time to make the most of it myself. We’ve had scorching temperatures hovering around 40°c for several …Continue Reading
Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Villages Towns and Cities The Cote d’Azur is Riot of Colour at Carnaval de Nice April 26, 2018In February, there is an explosion of colour along the Cote D’Azur when the hillsides are fringed with yellow from the bright flowers of the Mimosa trees and the citrus fruits glow orange and yellow against the dark green leaves– it’s as if the plants are reminding us of the sun that is to come, …Continue Reading
Explore The Seductive Saint Tropez July 1, 2015Find out why Jill finds Saint Tropez seductive… The little ferryboat slowly makes its way across the glittering bay toward the historic Saint Tropez, from Port Grimaud where I’m staying. It’s my favourite way to arrive. Past all manner of sleek motor boats, one aptly named ‘one more toy’… Say’s it all really about this …Continue Reading
Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Villages Towns and Cities Menton Fête Du Citron Where Bollywood Meets Citrus in France April 3, 2018Thinking back now, the end of February wasn’t really the best choice for our wedding – it was a cold, wet and ultimately snowy day (although wonderful of course) – and for the last 28 years, we haven’t really had a long list of ways to celebrate –until now that is! …Continue reading here for …Continue Reading
