If you’ve already visited Nice several times, and have strolled along the Promenade des Anglais, perused the stalls of fromage and charcuterie at Cours Saleya, and explored the winding alleys of the old town, here are some alternative ideas for ...
Hotel Le Negresco: A brief history of the most famous hotel in Nice
Nice is glorious. There really is no other word for it. It’s a city steeped in the traditions of French art, culture and cuisine, and given its location along the riviera between Cannes and Monaco, it’s a part of the world that attracts the rich, the famous ...
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 ...
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 ...
La Maison Rose, Montmartre – a rebirth
For many years we have walked by this Rose-colored building at the intersection of rue de l'Abreuvoir and Rue des Saules and wondered what its history was but never made an attempt to investigate. We were very excited recently to see a story on the ...
Eiffel Tower: Visitor Price increase
11/02/2017 Always a 'must do' for first-time visitors [ and others] is a trip to the top of the Eiffel Tower. The view of the city from the top on a clear day is fabulous and you can celebrate with a glass of champagne at The Champagne Bar. Part of the ...
Parisians Favorite Department Store – News – 160th Birthday celebration
08/03/2016 Le BHV Marais or Le Grand Bazar de L'Hôtel-de-Ville is celebrating 160 years in business and is also the 1st department store in Paris to be open on Sundays. Founded in 1856 by François Xavier Ruel, the store has evolved into a store where you can ...
The Lifesaving Wallace Fountains
Walace Fountains at Place des Abbesses - via Montmartre Addict Think you know all the famous symbols of Paris? The Eiffel Towel, the Arc de Triomphe, the Siene reflecting the city lights, a warm croissant on a delicate plate… Well, here’s another, ...
Montmartre: The Soul of Paris
Photo of Montmarte by DeepakG on Flickr After more than two decades of exploring Paris and its diverse arrondissements, we concluded that nowhere in Paris is more enthralling, and quintessentially Parisian, than La Butte de Montmartre. Guests at our ...
Musee Matisse
Musee Matisse. Photo: m-louis. The elegant villa that houses Musee Matisse, built in 1670, has three floors painted in classic Mediterranean red with more than 50 shuttered windows, most of which are painted to trompe l'oeil ("fool the eye") and in fact ...
