Just before you cross over into Italy and still within the Cote d’Azur, lies the tiny French town of Menton with a population just under 30,000. Pleasantly situated along the French Riviera and right in between Monaco and the Italian Riviera, the lovely town ...
Walk on Water at Nice’s La Promenade du Paillon
Yep, you can “walk on water” in Nice. (Sort of!) Start with the Promenade des Anglais, one of the most iconic waterside walks in the Mediterranean, then traverse the Coastal path to Villefrache, with elevated views of the Côté d’Azur and the ...
The Liberation Market in Nice
Spring produce. Picture this: a sunny spring day on the Côte d'Azur, at the Liberation Market in Nice, France. The food stalls are bursting with delectable local meat, cheeses, and fish. There's a snack counter, where locals are having coffee or drinks, ...
Coastal path to Villefranche
The best way to uncover the beauty of the Côté d'Azur is to take a stroll on one of its many scenic coastal paths. From these waterfront walkways you can take in the varied colours of the sea, the diverse flora and fauna, the opulent waterfront villas and the ...
Where To Eat in Nice
In a country known for its food, Nice offers some of the best dining options in the world. It even has its own regional cuisine -- Niçoise. This deceptively simple cuisine blends influences from the Mediterranean and the Alps, particularly Sicily. Staples ...
Fresh Groceries in Nice
Feel like dining in? Not only does Le Trésor de Nice have a fabulous kitchen and an outdoor dining table on the terrace, the nearby cours Saleya supplies the fresh produce, meats and cheeses for nearly any recipe you can dream up -- plus fresh flowers to ...
Nice Beaches: What You Should Know
Lounging on Nice's beaches are a luxurious and time-honored way to spend a sun-drenched day. But be warned: they are more pebbly and rough than meets the eye. Water shoes are highly recommended when walking along the beach, and its tough to get comfortable if ...
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 ...
Promenade des Anglais
It's a bit of a tourist cliché, but don't miss a stroll down Promenade des Anglais, a wide boardwalk running alongside the pebbly beaches of Nice. Promenade des Anglais -- La Prom for short -- is something of a main artery for Nice. Most of its attractions ...
Saint-Paul de Vence
Saint-Paul de Vence. Photo: David Van Der Mark. Saint-Paul de Vence, a hilltop town about a 30-minute drive from Nice, is a unique place where a storied medieval history meets today’s rich and famous jet-setters. It also provides a wealth of photo ops: ...
