The picturesque medieval village of Eze is perched high above the French Riviera coast. It’s renowned for its spectacular views, beautiful architecture, and as the home of French fragrance producers Fragonard and Galimard. Many of our guests ask if ...
Juice and Jamborees: 4 things we love about Carnaval de Nice and the Menton Lemon Festival
France and festivals go hand in hand. There’s the Festival of Avignon, Bastille day, Cannes film festival, the operatic Chorégies d’Orange in the city of Orange, and the magnificent festival of lights during Christmas time in Lyon. From history to movies to ...
Must see Destinations on the French Riviera
The French Riviera, or the Côte d'Azur, is one of the most stunning vacation destinations in Europe. It’s home to beautiful Mediterranean beaches, year-round sunshine, elegant resorts that are frequented by the rich and famous, history, architecture, and ...
7 Reasons You Shouldn’t Miss the Carnaval in Nice
A tradition spanning centuries, Carnival is Nice’s premier event. Music and revelry fill the streets, from Place Massena to the Promenade des Anglais, a heightened energy palpable in every crook and cranny in town. Plan to stay in Nice for the second half ...
5 Reasons to Choose Nice for your Winter Getaway
While no one would deny that Nice is a great choice for a summer vacation —after all, it’s a famed retreat for celebrities, supermodels and well-to-do Parisian families on holiday. However, this lovely seaside town on the Cote d’Azur offers something truly ...
2018 Christmas Markets in Paris
Hot Mulled Wine, Roasted Chestnuts, & Holiday Gift Shopping at Marchés de Noël Though originating from Germany, the tradition of Christmas markets has spread all over Europe and even reached its easternmost borders. Nowadays, you can’t imagine the ...
L’Autre Côté du Port [The other side of the Port]
The Old Town makes for a great day of shopping and eating in Nice, but don’t forget to visit the other side of the Port! No doubt about it, Nice is nice! There’s so much to do and never enough time to fit it all in. Museums, the Old Town, shopping at Galeries ...
In Nice, It’s All About the Water
One can talk all day long about the beauty of the French Riviera, but these images say it all. Gazing at the water of the Mediterranean Sea along the Promenade d’Anglais in Nice is a cure for what ails you. There’s still time to book your ticket for August, ...
Summer Nights on the French Riviera: What To Do?
Cinémas en Plein Air by Mary Kay Seales One thing many travelers want desperately to do is to somehow connect with the locals when they travel abroad. Have a real conversation. Beyond the restaurant, store or bakery chit-chat. This can be difficult, ...
2018 Montmarte Music Festival
From Sortir Paris Those who have already attended the Festival of Music in Montmartre know that this is one of the most festive evenings of the year ... Indeed, there are few streets where nothing happens, and some (especially near Abbesses) are known to be ...