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Cote d'Azur Autrement, French RivieraLes Bacchanales, Vence, French RivieraNice Art Bistro, Nice, French Riviera

A pilgrimage to the French Riviera or 5 Artists Chapels in the South of France, French Riviera

Today, culture does what religion used to do. Culture has, in essence, taken religion's place, because in contemporary society religion...

Cote d'Azur Autrement, French Riviera

For those who prefer a slightly more personal form of lodging compared to a classic hotel, Cote d'Azur Autrement...

L'Union, Nice, French Riviera

L'Union is a classic neighbourhood spot frequented mostly by locals on a daily basis. The prices are friendly, the...

Nice Art Bistro, Nice, French Riviera

The small street across from Nice's Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art is chock full of small and...

Mirazur, Menton, French Riviera

The restaurant Mirazur, which, by the way, boasts two Michelin stars, is located a bit of a distance from Nice – close to the Italian border in the small and charming sea-side town of Menton..,

Les Bacchanales, Vence, French Riviera

As is common for eating establishments on the French Rivier, Les Bacchanales is a place that has not only good food...

Musée Renoir (Cagnes-sur-Mer), French Riviera

There are few places on the French Riviera where the buzz of the cicadas is so dizzyingly loud as in the park surrounding the house that once belonged to the French impressionist Auguste Renoir...

Things To Do, French Riviera

Do visit Gourdon. The tiny medieval village is located on top of a 500-metre high rock; some of the buildings date...

Taizo, Cannes, French Riviera

An oasis for lovers of sophisticated cosmetics and rare fragrances: Armani Prive, Editions de Parfums Freseric Malle...

Alziari, Nice, French Riviera

The best olive oil in French Riviera. The tiny family-owned shop, very popular among gourmets and...

Le Petit Fouet, Mougins, French Riviera

The charming little mountain village of Mougins is the location of at least 50 different restaurants; Le Petit Fouet is special among them. It is a small family restaurant with...

La Petite Plage, Juan-les-Pins, French Riviera

The city beach along Boulevard Guillaumont may seem teeming with restaurants and cafés; however, do find a moment...

Terres de Truffes, Nice, French Riviera

Clement Bruno is a legend of Provence; his restaurant, located not far from Lorgues and some 100 kilometres from Nice, is completely dedicated to truffles and nothing...

Hi Hotel, Nice, French Riviera

Although the Hi Hotel doesn't seem to match any of the classic preconceptions of French Riviera, it...

Les Rosees, Mougins, French Riviera

Les Rosées is an utter idyll - one of the most romantic places of accommodation you will have ever stayed at...

Toile Blanche, Saint Paul de Vence, French Riviera

Toile Blanche is a real find: the small 1890 French countryside manor, converted into a six-room B&B in 2003, is just a 15-minute drive from the Nice airport (25 minutes from...

Château Le Cagnard, Cagnes-sur-Mer, French Riviera

Château Le Cagnard is one of those hotels in which every square metre is permeated with history. Its main fireplace is medieval...

Windsor Hotel, Nice, French Riviera

The close connection between some of the 20th-century's greatest artists and the French Riviera is a well-known phenomenon...

A la Table du Marche, Nice, French Riviera

A la Table du Marche (“The Market Table”) is a small and delightful family restaurant ideal for lunch...

Cafe de Turin, Nice, French Riviera

In the centre of Nice, on Garibaldi Square, you'll find the renowned Cafe de Turin – a stalwart of simply great seafood...

La Merenda, Nice, French Riviera

La Merenda is a very small restaurant in Nice's old town. It's not easy to find, they don't take...

Fernand Léger Museum (Biot), French Riviera

This museum celebrating the French artist Fernand Léger (1881-1955) is unquestionably one of the most remarkable spots to...

Essence, French Riviera

French Riviera during the tourist season is buzzing like a beehive; a walk along the Nice Promenade des Anglais or the...

Parfumerie Fragonard, Eze, French Riviera

The small shop of the well-known Provencal Fragonard house of perfume at the foot of the...

A L'Olivier, Nice, French Riviera

A l'Olivier, a store opened in 1822 next to the Nice flower market, offers the widest range of olive oils...

Harroch, Nice, French Riviera

A four-storey concept shop with everything you would expect to find at a store of that kind: from...

Chateau de la Chevre d'Or restorāns, Eze, French Riviera

Although the Château de la Chevre d'Or hotel also houses a two Michelin-starred restaurant, you would...

Le Relais des Coches, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, French Riviera

Although the restaurant itself is definitely worth visiting for its ambience and kitchen, the real charm of the place lies in the Cave du Relais, the old historical cave converted...

La Colombe d'Or Restaurant, Saint Paul de Vence, French Riviera

There are places you simply have to visit - not to strike them off some sort of touristy must-see list but for their special ambience, their history and legend. In Paris it's Café...

Chateau de la Chevre d'Or, Eze, French Riviera

You would be hard-pressed to think of a more fabulous place to spend the night: think a medieval castle on top of a steep rock like an eagle's nest, located 400 metres above...

La Maison du Frene, Vence, French Riviera

La Maison du Frêne is located in a small and charming old town square in Vence, just opposite Château de Villeneuve (otherwise known as the Museum of Modern Art)...