Nice is the ideal city for a short break: cheap flights from the UK, a relaxed pace and a seaside location, perfect for last minute holidays. The Cote d’Azur is a superbly glamorous destination that is rich in local markets selling fine fresh produce as well as fine dining options. Head to the Old Town [...]
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Traditional Truffles from France
If you’re keen to do some traditional shopping whilst visiting the South of France, look no further than the markets. Most towns have a weekly traditional market selling fresh produce such as fruit, meat and cheeses. Away from the fresh produce markets, there are also various speciality markets. The most expensive and sought after produce [...]
Beaches of Provence
// < ![CDATA[ google_ad_client = "ca-pub-3832134200853951"; /* SOFH - Main SQ Ad - Post */ google_ad_slot = "2017942232"; google_ad_width = 250; google_ad_height = 250; // ]]> The French Riviera (Côte d’Azur) is home to a cluster of towns that make up Provence, southern France. Consisting of St Tropez, Nice, Cannes, Monaco and Marseille, each town, [...]
Cycle Provence
If you’re a keen cyclist, why not explore Provence on top of a saddle. With several routes on offer in this area, cyclists of all fitness, age and experience will find something suitable and enjoyable. This region is so culturally diverse that within a 20-mile radius, you can cycle through several villages, all different from [...]
Stay in a traditional French Gite
Gîte holidays in southern France are a fantastic way to experience the culture, views and lifestyle of traditional France. Gîtes today vary from being luxury holiday cottages to very basic apartments however the term ‘gîte’ originally meant quite simply a form of shelter.
5 reasons to head for the South of France
The south of France has a warm climate, beautiful views and surroundings and is easily accessible by train, plane, bus and boat. It is well connected to other cosmopolitan cities such as Rome and Paris and is increasingly becoming a dream destination for many tourists. Here are the five main reasons why:
Nice Fun Facts
Nice is the fifth largest city in France and is the capital of the French Riviera with a popularity of around 500,000. It’s competing with Marseille, Toulouse, Lyon and of course the capital Paris. Nice is believed to be one of the oldest human settlements in the world after evidence of the usage of fire [...]
Giuseppe Garibaldi
With its lively markets, narrow streets and flamboyant churches, Vieux Nice looks as it must have two centuries ago and its architectural landmarks reflect this. One of these main landmarks is that remembering Giuseppe Garibaldi. Garibaldi was born in Nice on July 4th, 1807 and since he was young, he proved to be full of [...]