Nice, which is the second-largest French city on the Mediterranean sea, right at the foot of the Alps, runs along the French Riviera and is famed for its colourful traditions and vibrant culture. From Russian styled churches to long hikes in Mont Boron ...
Update: Tour de France 2020: Is Happening!!
*****Update***** Due to the Covid-19 shut-down the race originally scheduled for June 27 has now been re-scheduled for Saturday August 29 to Sunday September 20, 2020. It will still start in Nice and end in Paris. Now is the time to plan your ...
A little bit of Russia in Nice
When you are wandering around Nice near the train station, you may notice some rather exotic looking cupolas, with golden bulbs, rising above buildings just to the north and west of the station. Walk along Ave Thiers to the west and make a right under rail ...
The beautiful scent of Grasse
The medieval town of Grasse in southern Provence is located in the pleasant green hills just north of Cannes, overlooking the Côte d'Azur (French Riviera). It’s a beautiful town to visit whilst staying in Nice and essential for perfume aficionados, as Grasse ...
What can you do with three days in Nice?
Stationed between two of the most luxurious cities in the world, Cannes and Monaco, Nice is a secret gem that’s bursting with history, heritage and year-round heatwaves (we’re talking 300+ days of sunshine). There’s the 7 km-long sweeping Promenade des ...
Things to see and do in Antibes
The relaxed resort town of Antibes is tucked nicely between the glitz and glam of Nice and Cannes. When you want a small respite from the fabulousness of Nice, Antibes provides just what you need, while keeping the luxury intact. Beyond the ...
Exploring the French Riviera: Le Train des Pignes and Le Train des Merveilles
There’s something rather romantic about long train rides through beautiful countryside. Whether it’s that content mood you fall into as you bumble peacefully along on the train tracks or the introspection you feel as you gaze out into the wilderness beyond, ...
A day trip to Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
Designed by French architect Aaron Messiah. Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild was constructed in the early 20th century for Baroness Beatriz de Rothschild. The palatial mansion was originally named Villa Île-de-France after a cruise liner that the Baroness had ...
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 ...
A visit to Eze Village on the French Riviera
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 ...
