Nice: A Warm Heart in France

Nice: A Warm Heart in France

by | Jun 10, 2020 | Provence

Nice, France Each time you visit a place it sets down new, deeper layers in your soul. My most recent trip to Nice, France, my third, was like this for me. The first two times I’d zipped through like so many tourists do, in a day or an afternoon. This last time I had...
French Coastal Secrets #4: Juan-les-Pins and Antibes

French Coastal Secrets #4: Juan-les-Pins and Antibes

by | Aug 10, 2019 | Provence

Juan-les-Pins and Antibes. Maybe you’ve heard of Juan-les-Pins…or not…but it has the charm and energy of Nice, its nearby neighbor. It even has a curved beach which hosts many hotels, quite a few of them high-rises on the waterfront. This popular beach town sits just...
French Coastal Secrets #2: Sanary-sur-Mer

French Coastal Secrets #2: Sanary-sur-Mer

by | Jul 13, 2019 | Provence

Sanary-sur-Mer. Nestled between Toulon and Marseille in southern France, you’ll find another seaside treasure, Sanary-sur-Mer. If you’re making a trip to Marseille, it’s not very far to visit Sanary, La Ciotat, and Cassis. Don’t you just love these small French beach...
French Coastal Secrets: #1 La Ciotat

French Coastal Secrets: #1 La Ciotat

by | Jul 6, 2019 | Provence

La Ciotat. Wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy the Riviera without the price and snob-appeal? To taste the South of France coastline without the packed beaches, the secret is to aim smaller. The next few posts will feature French coastal towns you might not have ever heard...
Marseille and Beyond

Marseille and Beyond

by | May 19, 2019 | Provence

Marseille, the third largest city in France (and its oldest city) has a sunbaked maritime atmosphere all its own. It’s true Provence with the sunny charm you’d expect. Marseille is also historic (two millennia), and it’s close by numerous interesting places you can...