Cheryl Shufflebotham · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Visit Cap Ferrat and Villa Ephrussi for a Touch of Italy in France April 13, 2018Located on the gorgeous Cap Ferrat peninsula, overlooking the bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer and Beaulieu-sur-Mer, is an Italian-style villa built during France’s Belle Époque by Baroness Béatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild. The mansion, with its nine exquisite gardens, was bequeathed in 1934 to the Académie des Beaux-Arts of the Institut de France. Original article by Cheryl of …Continue Reading
Explore · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Villages Towns and Cities Visit Mougins for Art and Gastronomy March 5, 2021A few kilometres inland from Cannes, in the South of France, lies the picturesque medieval town of Mougins. With its charming narrow streets and creative vibe, Mougins is a drawcard for artists, designers and actors. The town is famous for its inviting museums, galleries and lively art scene. Mougins Means Art “Our splendid galleries of …Continue Reading
Explore · Locals Travel Tips · Rebecca Whitlocke Top 15 French Riviera viewpoints for amazing photos October 23, 2015Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: This post was previous posted on ‘All About France’ monthly blog link-up hosted by Lou Messugo. School returned from the summer holidays this week and with la rentrée out of the way what a great excuse to share some of my favourite locations throughout the French Riviera (and a handful in …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Guided Holiday Tours Traditional Food Tour in Nice September 9, 2015Let’s just say it had been a few years since I had spent any time in Nice. My last visit was during an era when backpacks with external frames were acceptable, walkmans were hip, travel on $20 a day was possible and the Euro had not been invented. I was confident that my recall of …Continue Reading