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IGP Vineyards of the Alpes Maritimes
Re-blogged from The Riviera Grapevine Did you know that you can enjoy wines from Menton, Mougins and Mandelieu? As well as Saint-Jeannet, Saint-Paul de Vence, Tourettes-sur-Loup and even theLes Îles...
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Work on Nice’s second tramway to gather pace in 2015 – The Riviera Times Online
Construction of Nice’s second tramway will pick up speed in 2015 as the preparatory work for underground stations has now been completed…. Work on Nice’s second tramway to gather pace in 2015 – The...
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Printemps Provençal
What I love about the city is how diverse each quartier can be, with its own special character and flavor. And so it was that I was browsing/killing time before an appointment and happened to come...
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NICE Airport – Yummy News!
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport announces compelling F&B concepts in its ambitious commercial redevelopment The gateway to the Côte d’Azur last week announced the enticing food & beverage concepts...
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Divine & Royal Candles in NICE
Embleme of Louis XIV (at top) in tribute to the creation of the royal wax manufacturer; Beehive symbol (bottom) as tribute to bees; glass shape inspired by a champagne bucket; cotton wicks; Trudon...
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Village House for Sale near Nice
For sale by owner: Upscale village house (89 m2), full of charm and situated in a tranquil setting yet only a 5-minute walk to the town center: shops, commerce, and bus transportation. Within walking...
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Restaurant Panoramique
Lunching with the Riviera Gourmet Club took place at the gastronomic restaurant, La Rotonde, in La Napoule. Accompanying the delicious food by master chef M. Berthon, the service was excellent, not to...
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7 Surprising Ways to Practice French Online with Immersion
Reblogged from: www.FluentU.com Having a lazy French study day? All you want to do is sit around in your pajamas and browse the Internet. That stack of flashcards is just going to sit there collecting...
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La Barque Bleue at Nice Port
I recently dined with some friends, who had chosen a restaurant at the port of Nice. I expected specialities centered around fish and seafood, but was pleasantly surprised to find that the restaurant...
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Château of Versailles – Une Fête Gallante & Dream come true!
To mark the 300th anniversary of the death of Louis XIV, the Château of Versailles hosted a soirée costumée in la Galerie des Glaces (Hall of Mirrors). As we walked through the royal gate and up to...
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Visiting France & Love to Shop?
Visiting France and want to go to a marché aux puces (flea market) or brocante (antiques/bric-a-brac street market)? Search HERE for a location near your destination!
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Summertime Scents
Iconically Provençale, lavander is one of the highlights of summer’s scents, along with summertime rain and salty sea air. Come and take time to smell the roses lavender!
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St. Laurent-du-Var
A seaside restaurant and leisurely stroll along the pedestrian zone in St. Laurent-du-Var, just next to the sea. Nice tropical-feel place to stop and enjoy the beautiful views, but buyer beware…this...
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Versailles & Le Chocolat
Photo: wikipedia It was in the 17th century that Anne d’Autriche, the daughter of the King of Spain, married Louis XIII and introduced chocolate, as Spain held the monopoly on cacao at that time. When...
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Summertime in France!
Summer has well and truly arrived in France, so here are ten of the best opportunities for you to make the most of it. Lavender festival in Provence, July 1st – August 31st (Lavender fields in...
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Local Authors – Meet & Greet Event
We are three local authors who have made our homes in France and became authors along the way. We will be happy to share our experiences and talk about our books and share tips for writing you own...
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To B or Not to B(&B)
As with any major decision, there are pros and cons to be considered in looking at every angle and at the various options involved. And so it is after 8 years on the French Riviera, I am hoping to...
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Annual Events Calendar
There’s always a lot of activity on the French Riviera, not to mention Old Town, the Promenade des Anglais, and the Promenade du Paillon park areas of Nice – come join the fun! SOME ANNUAL EVENTS ON...
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Chateau des Reynats
Located in Chancelade, in the Dordogne region just next to the capital city of Perigueux, this hotel/restaurant is a hidden treasure of luxury and gastronomic pleasure (the bread was ‘to die for’). I...
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Beau Rivage in Nice
The Promenade des Anglais was hosting an expo with various stands featuring boating, artisanal products, and one selling handbags made out of sailboat cloth. Although the summer temperature was high,...
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