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, ...
Got Jazz? Mais Oui! Paris Jazz Festival 2018
One of the best kept secrets in Paris is the week’s long jazz festival that takes place on the outskirts of the city in Parc Floral, an easy train ride away from the Louvre on the Metro Line 1. Every weekend from June 30 to July 22, jazz ...
Roman Ruins, Art Galleries, Gardens & Tombstones
The beaches of Nice are nice, but don’t forget to also head for the hills So much of the French Riviera is about the water, and nowhere along the French Riviera is that more true than in Nice. Its seven-kilometer stretch of coastline along the ...
What shoes should I bring to the French Riviera?
Of all the things you need to bring on your trip to the French Riviera, the most important item may be your shoes. The French Riviera is made up of very old towns and cities built on hillsides, with uneven cobblestone streets and lots and lots of ...
