Explore · Guest Post · Villages Towns and Cities Feeling at Ease in Villefranche-sur-Mer and French Riviera September 23, 2020Guest Writer: Solo on the French Riviera Of all the places, I choose Villefranche-sur-Mer on the French Riviera as my holiday escape for two weeks a year. As a working woman, in my fifties, I am conscious that travelling alone is not always easy. Short of not being able to convince anyone to go with …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities A Visit to Frejus to Understand the Malpasset Dam Tragedy August 29, 2018Located just a few kilometres from the French Riviera coast and the city of Frejus are the striking remains of the Malpasset Dam. This river barrier, completed in 1954, was a substantial post-war infrastructure project. However, the structure failed on the night of December 2, 1959, less than five years after completion. “De tous les …Continue Reading
Explore · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Villages Towns and Cities Mirabeau Tips for Spending an Afternoon in Antibes January 26, 2023Picturesque, historical, modern and conveniently located in the heart of the Côte d’Azur (French Riviera), Antibes is a must-visit destination between Cannes and Nice. It’s an hour’s drive from Italy and an hour’s flight from Paris. With its soft Mediterranean climate, it’s a fab getaway in the cooler months as well. Jeany shares her fun …Continue Reading
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