Looking down from the Medieval hilltop village of Eze, you can clearly make out the square, pink Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild at the very heart of the peninsular that is Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Once the private residence of the fabulously wealthy Baroness Ephrussi de Rothschild, it is now a museum run by the ‘Academie des […]
Read MoreAn old Customs Path – the ‘Sentier du Littoral’ hugs the scenic Var coastline
I park my car at ‘La Pointe l’Arpillon’ in the seaside town of San Peire in Les Issambres and begin my walk along the coastal pathway towards ‘La Plage des Gireliers’. Behind me, the famous clock tower of Saint Tropez beckons across the topaz waters of the Gulf where sailboats […]
Read MoreOnce upon a time at Chateau La Napoule
Mandelieu-la-Napoule sits just to the southwest of Cannes on the Cote d’Azur and is home to the Chateau de la Napoule, once a medieval fortress; later destroyed in the French Revolution; and ultimately restored and renovated by the 20th Century American artist Henry Clews Jr. and his wife Marie. Today, the chateau boasts a […]
Read MoreDiscover the Joys of Nature at Domaine du Rayol
Located at the foot of the Massif des Maures in the Var region of Southern France, the Domaine du Rayol with its twenty acres of lush, verdant scenery, will delight anyone keen to discover the joys of nature. Click here for the full story
Read MoreDiscover the Golden Isles
Pristine beaches, historic sites, and coastal beauty await … along the sun-kissed waters of the Southern Mediterranean coastline, the small island of Port Cros comes into view, its round ‘Fort du Moulin’ presiding over the small harbour. Click here for the full story
Read MoreThe Enchanting village of Eze
Imagine yourself in an ethereal garden high up on a mountain top above the aqua waters of a Mediterranean Sea, where ambrosial flora sways at the feet of cherubic statues and a heavenly aroma of jasmine fills the air. This is the exotic garden of Eze – a most divine […]
Read MoreThe Perfumes of Grasse: Make your own Scent in the World’s Perfume Capital
Did you know you can make your own perfume at workshops offered by famous perfumeries such as Galimard, Fragonard, and Molinard? Join Gillie Hutchinson on the French Riviera as she tries them out… Click here for the full story
Read MoreFrench Property News: Renovations in my holiday home on the Côte d’Azur
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Read MoreEscape to a Gourmet Chateau
It’s not often you can take a cooking class at a luxurious, Michelin-starred French chateau without even being a guest. After a pleasant drive into the Var hinterland, between Lorgues and Flayosc, I arrive at the Chateau’s stone-pillared entrance as the morning sun spills onto a driveway that leads me through lush […]
Read MoreDiscover the Charm of Roquebrune-sur-Argens in Provence
The first thing you notice when arriving in the small, medieval town of Roquebrune-sur-Argens is the massive rock that towers above it. Nestled at its feet, like a stone tapestry fallen from its imposing summit, the town is made up of three parts – the village strewn with 16th Century […]
Read MoreGassin – one of the most beautiful villages in France
The perched village of Gassin is a medieval jewel in the crown of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, its sweeping views reigning over the entire peninsula from a height of two hundred meters above sea level. From its thirteenth century ramparts you can look down at the seaside towns of La Croix-Valmer, with its […]
Read MoreThe Isle of Saint Honorat off the coast of Cannes
This tiny island is so close to Cannes and the Cote d’Azur and yet it’s another world away… Just in time to catch the 11.00am sailing from the Old Port of Cannes, I take a short but picturesque boat ride across the Bay of Cannes to the Islands of Lerins. The larger […]
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