If the heat of the Cote D’ Azur is getting to you, then maybe you need a cooler break in the French Maritime Alps. These Alps are much closer than you may think, and after leaving the heat of the coast you soon find yourself high up in a very different world. Situated only 90
A visit to the Cote d’Azur simply wouldn’t be complete without discovering the seaside towns of La Ciotat and Cassis. These exquisite towns are nestled fairly close to one another with all that separates them being one the highest maritime cliffs in Europe. The mighty Cap Canaille, towers a shade under 1300 feet above the
A star-studded tax haven – The more ‘obvious’ side to Monaco’s appeal. Being just 0.7 square miles in size, it is barely plausible that the tiny state of Monaco is actually considered to be a country. Despite its minute size, there are more millionaires and billionaires in Monaco per square kilometre than anywhere else on the
Glitterati spotting and treading on the footsteps of the Rolling Stones – It has to be Villefranche-Sur-Mer! The old and quant village of Villefranche-Sur-Mer has been deservedly given the title as being the most charming and authentic French and Nicoise fishing village on the French Riviera. For decades this captivating town has been a popular place
The marvellous pyramid-shaped rocky island of Le Mont Saint-Michel is to be found just over Brittany’s border with Normandy, one kilometre out to sea at the mouth of the River Couesnon, not far from Avranches. Le Mont Saint-Michel was declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1979 and attracts more than three and a half
The French Riviera’s Gassin & The Polo Club Saint Tropez – The new polo capital of the continent! If you love the exquisite and perfectly picturesque town of St. Tropez, the chances are that you will simple adore the village of Gassin, which is snuggled right up to St. Tropez. Perched high upon a rock, this
For any theatre-lovers thinking about heading to the Cote d’Azur next year then news that the Grand Theatre de Provence, the Theatre du Gymnase in Marseille and the Theatre du Jeu de Paume are joining forces to provide an itinerary of sensational shows and events, might just be the tip of the iceberg in persuading
In the heart of the undulating hills in the hinterland of Grasse, the charismatic town of Speracedes can be found. The quintessentially Mediterranean town is settled amidst a setting olive trees, cypresses and fields of lavender, blowing gently by the warm Mediterranean breeze. To experience one of the best views of Saint-Cassien lake, the Lerins
The Cote d’Azur has a worldwide reputation of serving Mediterranean cuisine of the very highest quality. The spectacular dishes made with only the freshest ingredients, lashed in olive oil, laden with seafood and brimming with colourful vegetables, have given the cuisine of the likes of Cannes, Nice and St Tropez the world-renown the region’s culinary
Grasse and St. Cerzaire warrant a stay at ‘Mediterranee’ and ‘Passiflore’ – Two additional treasures on the Cote d’Azur! The town of Grasse, like much of the Cote d’Azur, is known throughout the world, not only for the affluent, elitist and glamorous crowd of visitors who flock there each, but predominantly for being the perfume
