Explore · Rebecca Whitlocke · Stay Fit Hiking and Mountain Biking in the Estérels August 1, 2016Summer is still here! With the hot weather, the options for outdoor activities expand as attractions and sightseeing operators open for the season. However, some of the best family-friendly activities are free and right on our doorstep! Around 40 minutes’ drive from where I live is the start of the Massif de l’Estérels, a coastal …Continue Reading
Christine van der Linden · Explore · Hans Zeegers · Villages Towns and Cities Adventures in Gréolières: A travel experience by Hans and Christine February 6, 2025The journey begins: from coast to village A winding road leads us from the sunny French Riviera coast to the Alpes Maritimes village of Gréolières, which has existed since 1033. Gréolières comes from the old French word “greolier,” meaning “crow.” We start our adventures in Gréolières at 850 meters, and we are greeted by a …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Discover These Authentic Alpilles Villages January 11, 2022Within the Parc Naturel Régional des Alpilles are several villages, each with a distinctive character. Authentic Alpilles Villages Below, we highlight a few towns that are not typically on visitors’ itineraries. These villages have as much history and charm as their popular neighbours. But perhaps with some additional authenticity as the attraction is simply a …Continue Reading
Explore · Locals Travel Tips · Stay Fit A beach-a-week: Villeneuve-Loubet August 19, 2015Contributor blog post by Phoebe Thomas: Villeneuve-Loubet beach, east of Marina Baie des Anges, is our closest stretch of coast and we’re rather fond of it. It’s where we pop out to for a quick evening dip, or where we meet friends for an evening picnic/apéro. It’s really not on the “chic” Côte d’Azur …Continue …Continue Reading
