Hyères, A Dream Destination

Hyères, A Dream Destination

by | Aug 21, 2024 | Provence

Hyères, A Dream Destination   If you’re looking for a dreamy destination on the Cote d’Azur, one that isn’t overrun by tourists, consider Hyères (pronounced Yaire). But it isn’t a village, either, with about 50,000 full-time inhabitants. You’ll see right away why...
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 #3: Cavalaire-sur-Mer

French Coastal Secrets #3: Cavalaire-sur-Mer

by | Jul 26, 2019 | Provence

Cavalaire-sur-Mer. Like many small beach towns on France’s southern coast, Cavalaire-sur-Mer began as a fishing village. It didn’t achieve tourist status until the 50s, but even today it’s a lesser-known treasure on the Cote d’Azur. This is a place I really liked and...
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...