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HinWalking on the Grand Prix circuit after reopening on Saturday evening2017-06-05T19:48:13+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/2016/03/13/transport-on-the-french-riviera-a-practical-guide-to-getting-around-by-train-bus-and-car/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/cap-ferrat.jpgCap Ferrathttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/cary-grant.jpgCary Granthttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/tdm-article1-272x194_tcm65-33010_tcm65-32992_272x194.jpgTDM-article1-272X194_tcm65-33010_tcm65-32992_272x194https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/illustration-train-ter-nice-sncf.jpgSNCF SERVICE PRIORIT LIGNES TERSNCF SERVICE PRIORIT LIGNES TERhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/le-train-des-pignes-et.jpgle-train-des-pignes-ethttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/train-strike.jpgTrain strikehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ter-billetterie.jpgTER billetteriehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/150731-robbie-williams-transport-blog-054.jpg150731 Robbie Williams transport blog 054https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/150731-robbie-williams-transport-blog-070.jpg150731 Robbie Williams transport blog 070https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/150517-spring-hike-094.jpg150517 Spring hike 0942017-09-11T09:25:05+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/2015/07/06/villefranche-sur-mer-and-its-beautiful-harbour-in-a-one-hour-walking-tour-so-much-more-than-just-a-cruise-stop/2017-08-22T18:21:22+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/2015/12/06/the-greek-villa-kerylos-in-beaulieu-sur-mer-and-a-walk-along-the-cap-ferrat-coastline/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_9537.jpgIMG_9537https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_9540.jpgIMG_9540https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_9476.jpgIMG_9476https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/150516-villefranche-beaulieu-163.jpg150516 Villefranche Beaulieu 163https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_9552.jpgIMG_9552https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_4220.jpgIMG_4220https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_9536.jpgIMG_9536https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_9497.jpgIMG_9497https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_9505.jpgIMG_9505https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_9464.jpgIMG_94642019-04-09T17:50:04+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/2015/10/25/travel-guide-review-france-charming-small-hotel-guides-by-fiona-duncan/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/france-cover-20152.jpgFRANCE COVER 2015https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/france-cover-20151.jpgFRANCE COVER 2015https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/france-cover-2015.jpgFRANCE COVER 2015https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/charming-hotel-guide-france1.jpgCharming Hotel Guide Francehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/charming-hotel-guide-france.jpgCharming Hotel Guide France2016-04-25T15:04:09+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/villefranche-sur-mer-and-its-beautiful-harbour-in-a-one-hour-walking-tour-so-much-more-than-just-a-cruise-stop/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/150516-villefranche-beaulieu-004.jpgTrain station (C) K. HinThe view you can enjoy from the platform whilst waiting for the train in Villefranche!https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/150516-villefranche-beaulieu-002.jpg150516 Villefranche Beaulieu 002https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/150516-villefranche-beaulieu-044.jpgMère Germaine (C) K. HinThe waterfront where La Mère Germaine is located, perfect for people watchinghttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/150329-villefranche-022.jpgGrigniotière (C) K. HinThe Grigniotière restaurant on rue du Poiluhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/150516-villefranche-beaulieu-138.jpgMarinières west (C) K. HinThe view from the eastern end of the beachhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/150516-villefranche-beaulieu-124.jpgBeach (C) K. HinPlage des Marinières, just underneath the railway stationhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/150516-villefranche-beaulieu-054.jpgJetty view (C) K. HinLovely view from the jetty of the port de la Darsehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/150516-villefranche-beaulieu-059.jpgDarse (C) K. HinPort Royal de la Darse, south of the castlehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/150516-villefranche-beaulieu-088.jpgVolti (C) K. HinPart of the intriguing Volti collectionhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/150516-villefranche-beaulieu-106.jpgVerdure (C) K. HinThe idyllic view from the Théâtre de Verdure garden area of the Citadel2015-07-06T19:01:10+00:00weekly0.6https://french-riviera-blog.com/2015/05/31/visiting-monaco-on-a-tight-budget-yes-it-is-possible/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/0201/05/150531-monaco-port.jpgMonaco (C) K. HinMonaco: gorgeous, but not as expensive as you may think. Follow the advice below for a rip-off free experience! https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/111001-rascasse.jpgLa Rascasse (c) Benny CallewaertLa Rascasse, good for happy hour drinks but also if you want to stay out a bit later (but drinks are more expensive after 11pm)https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dscn3181.jpgJapanese garden (c) K. HinThe Japanese garden of Monacohttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/111001-sun-casino.jpgSun Casino (c) Benny CallewaertEntrance to the Sun Casino, located inside the Fairmont Hotelhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/111001-bateau-bus.jpgBateau Bus (c) Benny CallewaertThe electric Bateau Bus, an interesting way of getting from A to B and to get wonderful views of the harbour for the price of a bus ride. https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/various-jcem-2010-242.jpgVarious JCEM 2010 242Apéritif snacks at the Brasserie de Monaco on the harbourhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/barbaguian.jpgBarbaguianThe typical Monegasque barbaguian, a great snack for lunchhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dscn1510.jpgDSCN1510Overhead view of the Port of Fontvieille, built on reclaimed land, and its unique "neo-Provençal" architecturehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/111001-belgians-visit-ec-2013-063.jpg111001 Belgians' visit EC 2013 063Larvotto beach: a great place to relax after a long day's sightseeinghttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/111001-belgians-visit-ec-2013-072.jpg111001 Belgians' visit EC 2013 0722022-05-11T12:28:12+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/2014/12/14/10-little-known-facts-about-the-history-of-monaco-and-the-arrival-of-hereditary-prince-jacques-and-princess-gabriella/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/prince_rainier_iii.jpgPrince_Rainier_III (C) WikimediaPrince Rainier III, the founder of modern Monacohttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/albert_i_of_monaco.pngAlbert_I_of_Monaco (C) WikimediaPrince Albert I of Monaco, who also opened the Oceanographic Museumhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/charles-iii.jpgCharles III (C) WikimediaPrince Charles III, the architect of Monaco's rebirth during the Belle Epoquehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/french-revolution.jpgFrench revolution (C) WikimediaThe French Revolution also affected Monaco quite a bit as the bloodthirsty mobs didn't really like crowned heads...!https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/royal-couple1.jpgRoyal Couplehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/carlat_rocher.jpgCarlat_rocherThe rock of Carlat in Auvergne, part of the county of Carladès which now has a new Countess! https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/louis_xi_signe_traite_peronne.gif(C) www.histoire-fr.comLouis XI of France and Honore II of Monaco signing the Treaty of Peronne in 1641https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/honore_ii_of_monaco.gifHonore_II_of_Monacohttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/charles-v.jpgCharles V (C) WikimediaOne of Monaco's protectors, the formidable Holy Roman Emperor Charles Vhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/armoiries.jpgArmoiries (C) Palais PrincierMonaco's coat of arms (C) Palais Princier de Monaco2015-03-15T19:02:01+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/2015/03/15/on-the-golden-trail-of-the-mimosa-trees-in-tanneron-an-early-spring-hike-in-the-var/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/150301-tanneron-040.jpgMimosas (C) K. HinMimosas in full bloom and directly accessible by car via Les Farinas! https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/150301-tanneron-048.jpgEsterel (C) K. HinA great view looking south-west towards the Esterel mountains and the Mediterraneanhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/150301-tanneron-042.jpgCanopy (C) K. HinThe wonderful mimosa canopy, making the whole hike worthwhile! https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/150301-tanneron-028.jpgLunch (C) K. HinThe view towards the north-east from the picnic stophttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/150301-tanneron-019.jpgAubarie valley (C) K. HinThe somewhat barren Aubarie river valleyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/150301-tanneron-011.jpgTanneron view (C) K. HinThe view when starting the hike from Tanneronhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/150301-tanneron-004.jpgTanneron (C) K. HinTanneron, the mimosa capitalhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/150301-tanneron-043.jpgMimosa flower (C) K. HinA mimosa flower in full bloomhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/150301-tanneron-036.jpgMimosa tree (C) K. HinThe mimosa tree, as viewed close to Tanneronhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/150301-tanneron-012.jpgTanneron (C) K. Hin2015-03-29T05:11:15+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/2015/03/08/restaurant-review-attimi-nice-a-taste-of-italian-slow-food-in-the-heart-of-the-french-riviera/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/att_1425841229852_20150307_151604.jpgPromenade Paillon (C) K. HinView from the lunch table over the Promenade du Paillonhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/canelloni.jpgCanelloni (C) K. HinSecond course: porcini canelloni stuffed with veal sausage meat, just what I needed! https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/pizza.jpgPizza (C) K. HinThe Autunno pizza with speck, porcini and brie, fabulous!https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/att_1425841229952_20150307_151748.jpgPlace Massens (C) K. HinPlace Massena, the heart of Nicehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/att_1425841229754_20150307_151630.jpgAttimi facade (C) K. Hin2015-03-15T21:19:38+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/2015/01/01/day-trip-to-saint-paul-de-vence-vence-and-saint-jeannet-a-taste-of-provence-just-a-stones-throw-away-from-nice/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dscn3088.jpgBoau (C) K. HinClimbas Paradise - le Baou de Saint Jeannethttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dscn3075.jpg(C) K. HinThe panorama over Nice, the Var valley and the Baie des Anges from Saint Jeannet villagehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dscn3080.jpgVillage (C) K. HinAnother authentic Provençal village https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dscn3063.jpgSt Jeannet (C) K. HinThe village of Saint Jeannet dominated by its Baouhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dscn3040.jpgRestaurant (C) K. HinTasty frogs legs at the Michel Ange restaurant in Vence in the beautiful setting of Place Godeauhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dscn3025.jpgMatisse (C) K.HinMatisse's Rosary Chapel viewed from the esplanade (the one with the blue tiled roof).https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dscn3024.jpgPanorama (C) K. HinPanorama from Vence's esplanade over the Baou de Saint Jeannethttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dscn3026.jpgPeyra (C) K. HinPorte du Peyra, the main access gate to the old town of Vencehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dscn3046.jpg(C) K. HinOPlace Godeau, one of Vence's beautiful squareshttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/dscn3030.jpgCathedral Vence (C) K. HinThe facade of Vence's tiny cathedral2015-01-04T00:04:40+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/2014/12/21/a-very-merry-xmas-to-all-the-readers-of-the-french-riviera-blog-thanks-for-your-support-over-the-last-three-years/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/141221-xmas-in-monte-carlo.jpgXmas in Monte Carlo (C) K. Hin2014-12-30T10:45:47+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/2014/11/15/nice-in-a-nutshell-exploring-the-capital-of-the-french-riviera/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/la-turbie-044.jpgCastle Hill North (C) K. HinAnother view of Castle Hill, taken from the hills north of Nice. From this angle, it looks a bt like the Acropolis in Athens - the old town is to the right and Port Lympia is to the left. https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/110927-late-september-2010-034.jpgCastle Hill (C) K. HinThe Bellanda Tower and Castle Hill, viewed from the waterfronthttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/110927-late-september-2010-061.jpgOld Nice (C) K. HinA glimpse of Old Nice, Place Rossetti. https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/110927-late-september-2010-065.jpgPedestrian district (C) K. HinNice's pedestrian district, a good place to buy souvenirs if everythin else is shut on a Sunday...https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/110927-late-september-2010-033.jpgNice beach (C) K. HinThe public beach in Nice - not exactly the fine white sand of the Maldives but the water is nice, warm in the summer and relatively clean! https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/110927-late-september-2010-036.jpgNice Promenade (C) K. HinThe famous Promenade des Anglais in Nicehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/110927-late-september-2010-026.jpgPlace Massena (C) K. HinPlac Massena, also recently renovated with a new tram line and snazzy paving. https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/110927-late-september-2010-014.jpgNotre Dame (C) K. HinThe newly-cleaned Notre Dame Basilicahttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/110927-late-september-2010-0161.jpgAvenue Jean Medecin (C) K. HinAvenue Jean Medecin, the main shopping thoroughfare of Nicehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/110927-late-september-2010-016.jpgAvenue Jean Medecin (C) K. HinAvenue Jean Medecin, the main shopping street of Nice2018-02-22T16:38:53+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/2014/07/27/a-week-on-the-french-riviera-the-essential-sights-of-the-cote-dazur-with-seven-unmissable-day-trips/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/140622-boat-trip-mala-154.jpgPlage Mala (C) K.HinMore off the beaten track - Plage Mala in Cap d'Ail, best reached by private boat!https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/130310-st-tropez-badalucco-070.jpgSt Tropez (C) K. HinThe Old Harbour (Vieux Port) of Saint Tropezhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/140728-nice-beach.jpgCastel Plage Nice (C) K. HinOne of the private beaches in Central Nice, le Castal Plagehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dscn2289.jpgCap Ferrat Beaulieu (C) K. HinThe Greek-style Villa Kerylos of Beaulieu viewed from Cap Ferrathttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/130805-roya-valley-014.jpgRoya Valley (C) K. HinThe perched medieval village of Saorge in the Roya Valleyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/130805-roya-valley-001.jpgRoya Valley Saorge (C) K. HinThe Roya Valley viewed from https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/140728-menton.jpgMenton (C) K. HinMenton - once part of Monaco! https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/140609-circuit-de-libre-136.jpgVentimiglia (C) K. HinVentimiglia, Italyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/140210-antibes-055.jpgOld Antibes (C) K. HinThe Old Town of Antibes with the Picasso Museumhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/140728-moanco-morning.jpgMonte-Carlo (C) K. HinThe neighbourhood of Monte-Carlo viewed from the Old Town during the 2014 Grand Prix2018-03-30T22:22:44+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/2011/10/17/across-the-border-into-italy-ventimiglia-and-its-friday-market/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/110916-ventimiglia-market-053.jpgVentimiglia centre viewVentimiglia, the Italian border town on the Riviera - hardly Rome, Florence or Venice but suitably picturesque for an "I've done Italy in a day" moment...https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/110916-ventimiglia-market-0181.jpgVentimiglia fish market (c) K.Hin The fresh fish market in Ventimiglia - apparently the quality is so good that some top Michelin-starred chefs based in Monaco buy their fish herehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/110916-ventimiglia-market-048.jpgVentimiglia old town square (c) K.HinThe main square of the Old Town of Ventimiglia - rather quaint but you can find nicer old towns elsewhere in the region. https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/110916-ventimiglia-market-023.jpgVentimiglia Piazza (c) K.HinThe old town of Ventimiglia, or "Piazza", viewed from the Roya footbridgehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/110916-ventimiglia-market-027.jpgVentimiglia beach (c) K.HinPebbly beach but lovely view over Monaco and Cap Ferrat from the beach in Ventimiglia, at the mouth of the Roya river https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/110916-ventimiglia-market-034.jpgVentimiglia handbags (c) K.HinAnd here's the handbags section... Not really worth braving the crowds on a Friday to see this. https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/110916-ventimiglia-market-030.jpgVentimiglia clothes market (c) K.HinSome typical "bargains" in the Ventimiglia Friday clothes markethttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/110916-ventimiglia-market-018.jpgVentimiglia fish market (c) K. HinThe fresh fish market in Ventimiglia - apparenly the quality is so good that some top Michelin-starred chefs in Monaco take their pick herehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/110916-ventimiglia-market-013.jpgMeat and salami (c) K. HinSome Italian salami and prosciutto in the Ventimiglia markethttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/110916-ventimiglia-market-058.jpgFruit market Ventimiglia (C) K. HinThe very Mediterranean fruit and vegetable section in Ventimiglia market, this is the kind of thing you would expect to find in Italy! 2016-01-19T01:28:40+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/2011/09/13/monaco-or-monte-carlo-whats-the-difference/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/palaceview1.gifpalaceviewView over most of the Principality of Monaco east from the Palace squarehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/cosmictree.gifCasino XmasThe emblematic Casino of Monte-Carlo by night during the Xmas festivitieshttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/palaceview.gifView over most of the Principality of Monaco east from the Palace squareView over most of the Principality of Monaco east from the Palace square2014-06-12T09:09:31+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/2014/05/19/cannes-and-its-annual-film-festival-kicking-off-the-summer-season-in-style-on-the-french-riviera/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/140515-milano-and-cannes-festival-101.jpgCannes waterfront (C) K. HinThe stunning sandy beach of Cannes, just underneath the Croisette promenadehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/140515-milano-and-cannes-festival-083.jpgOfficial car (C) K. HinOne of the official limousines that drives the stars down the Croisette from their hotels to the Palais des Festivalshttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/140515-milano-and-cannes-festival-078.jpgPlace de l'Etang (C) K. HinLocals playing pétanque on Place de l'Etang, just opposite the waterfront and the Old Port https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/140515-milano-and-cannes-festival-156.jpgRue d'Antibes (C) K. HinThe main shopping street of Cannes, rue d'Antibeshttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/iles-de-lerins.jpgIles de Lerins, source easy-incentive.euThe beautiful Ile de Lérins all lined up, with Ile Saint Honorat in the foreground, Ile Sainte Marguerite in the middle and Cannes at the backhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/le-suquet.jpgLe Suquet Source: poolegroup.com.auThe Old Town of Cannes, le Suquethttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/cannes-party-c-abd-rabbo.jpgCannes-party-(c)-Abd-RabboA typical Cannes Festival party, this one at the 3.14 hotel next to the Carloton on the Croisettehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/cinema-de-la-plage.jpgCinema de la Plage (C) toutelaculture.comThe Cinema de la Plage, located just next to the Majestic Plagehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/140515-milano-and-cannes-festival-120.jpgCroisette side (C) K. HinWalking by the luxury shops on the other side of the Croisettehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/140515-milano-and-cannes-festival-095.jpgCroisette side (C) K. Hin2014-05-20T20:21:28+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/2011/11/28/villa-ephrussi-de-rothschild-in-cap-ferrat/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/111113-villa-rothschild-and-fair-065.jpgPorcelain (C) K. HinDodgy taste in porcelain colours though... https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/111113-villa-rothschild-and-fair-061.jpgReception room (C) K. HinOne of the classy reception rooms overlooking the sea at the Villahttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/111113-villa-rothschild-and-fair-053.jpgVilla Rothschild musical fountains (c) K. HinVantage point on the balcony of the villa overlooking the gardens: you feel like nobility just by sitting there! https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/111113-villa-rothschild-and-fair-019.jpgJapanese Garden at Villa Rothschild (C) K. HinThe Japanese Garden, one of the nine different gardens at Villa Rothschildhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/111113-villa-rothschild-and-fair-013.jpgView west towards Villefranche (c) K. HinView looking west from the Villa towards the port of Villefranche sur Merhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/111113-villa-rothschild-and-fair-0011.jpgView east Beaulieu (c) K. HinEastwards view from the Villa towards Beaulieu, Eze and Cap d'Ail, Monaco is just behind the last mountainhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/111113-villa-rothschild-and-fair-036.jpgVilla Rothschild (c) Kevin Hin The stunning Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild in Cap Ferrathttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/111113-villa-rothschild-and-fair-001.jpg111113 Villa Rothschild and fair 0012015-01-25T02:58:52+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/2012/02/05/the-italian-coastline-cycling-from-san-remo-to-imperia/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/120120-san-remo-bicycle-ride-018.jpgSanto Stefano al Mare (C) K. Hin The quaint village of Santo Stefano al Mare on the way back towards San Remohttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/120120-san-remo-bicycle-ride-016.jpgFritto Misto (C) K. HinA delicious Ligurian fritto misto on the beach in San Lorenzo al Marehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/120120-san-remo-bicycle-ride-011.jpgLunch restaurant (C) K. HinAt the half-way point, a delicious Ligurian lunch at Ristorante Emy Bar by the beach in San Lorenzo al Marehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/120120-san-remo-bicycle-ride-008.jpgStunning coastal view (C) K. HinThe beautiful Mediterranean viewed from the cycling path near Bussanahttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/120120-san-remo-bicycle-ride-009.jpgThe cycling trail (C) K. Hinhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/120120-san-remo-bicycle-ride-003.jpgSan Remo old train station (C) K. HinThe start of the cycling path, just next to the Belle Epoque old train station of San Remohttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/120120-san-remo-bicycle-ride-002.jpgSan Remo bike rental (c) K. HinThe NoloBici rent-a-bike stall near the old San Remo train stationhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/120120-san-remo-bicycle-ride-004.jpgSan Remo (c) K. HinVioew over San Remo from Bussana2017-01-10T10:27:15+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/2012/03/24/a-walking-tour-around-the-old-town-of-nice-and-restaurant-guide/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/110927-late-september-2010-059.jpgFenocchio ice cream (C) K. HinThe delicious Fenocchio ice cream parlour on Place Rossettihttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/socca.jpgSocca (C) www.annmah.netA typical plate of socca being prepared and cut up after baking (photo courtesy of www.annmah.net)https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/110927-late-september-2010-063.jpgLou Pilha Leva socca (C) K. HinEating socca al fresco at Lou Pilha Levahttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/110927-late-september-2010-052.jpgBakery Old Nice (C) K. HinA beautiful old bakery in Old Nice with wood-fired ovenhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/110927-late-september-2010-057.jpgAlleyways Old Nice (C) K. HinThe quieter alleways between Place Rossetti and Place Garibaldihttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/110927-late-september-2010-0611.jpgPlace Rossetti (C) K. HinPlace Rossetti, a perfect place to chill-out with a coffee and an ice creamhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/110927-late-september-2010-058.jpgCathédrale Sainte Réparate (C) K. HinThe baroque Cathédrale Ste Réparate on Place Rossetti https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/110927-late-september-2010-051.jpgNorth of rue de la Préfecture (C) K. HinThe narrow alleyways with great natural ventilation north of rue de la Préfecturehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/110927-late-september-2010-032.jpgCours Saleya (C) K. HinThe Cours Saleya looking eastwards towards the Castle Hillhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/110927-late-september-2010-027.jpgAuer (C) K. HinOne of my favourite shops in Old Nice in terms of decoration, the wonderful Auer chocolate and sweet shop on rue St François de Paule: the inside is still decorated in pure 19th century style. 2016-09-20T18:30:26+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/2012/04/14/the-italian-hinterlands-dolceacqua-and-the-villages-of-the-nervia-valley/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/100917-bhh-0142.jpgVillages of the Italian Hinterlands (C) K. HinThe villages of Pigna and Castelvittorio in the beautiful Nervia valley, a short hop from the French Riviera and a great culture shock!https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/100917-bhh-0141.jpgVal Nervia villages (C) K. HinThe villages of Pigna and Castelvittorio in the beautiful Nervia valley, a short hop from the French Riviera and a great culture shock!https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/100917-bhh-013.jpg100917 BHH 013https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/100917-bhh-023.jpgDolceacqua by night (C) K. HinView over Borgo and the Ponte Romano by night, the banks of the Nervia are a lovely place for an after-dinner scroll!https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/100917-bhh-007.jpgRocchetta street (C) K. HinOne of the green streets of Rocchetta Nervinahttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/100917-bhh-010.jpgRocchetta countryside (C) K. HinThe countryside just outside Rocchetta Nervinahttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/may-2009-val-nervia-024.jpgIsolabona village (C) K. HinThe heart of Isolabona https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/120414-valnervia-screenshot.jpgItinerary Valnervia (C) K. HinHow to get to Val Nervia by car from the Riviera, it's not far at all! https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/may-2009-val-nervia-046.jpgPigna restaurant view (C) K. HinView over Castelvittorio from the excellent but un-named restaurant in Pigna, this should help you track it down! https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_0281.jpgU Cian service (C) K. HinServing the delicious pasta course in copper bowls at U Cian 2018-02-28T02:53:29+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/2012/08/05/the-perfume-industry-on-the-french-riviera-and-visit-of-parfumerie-galimard-in-eze-village/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/120414-visit-gallimard-and-restaurant-angleterre-017.jpg120414 Visit Gallimard and restaurant Angleterre 017https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/120414-visit-gallimard-and-restaurant-angleterre-008.jpg120414 Visit Gallimard and restaurant Angleterre 008https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/120414-visit-gallimard-and-restaurant-angleterre-002.jpg120414 Visit Gallimard and restaurant Angleterre 002https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/120414-visit-gallimard-and-restaurant-angleterre-015.jpg120414 Visit Gallimard and restaurant Angleterre 0152014-05-17T11:11:03+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/2012/10/14/restaurant-review-restaurant-dangleterre-nice/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/120414-visit-gallimard-and-restaurant-angleterre-018.jpgRestaurant d'Angleterre decor (C) K.HinThis restaurant ticks all the boxes for a quality meal on the Riviera: minimal investment in decor, family-run and full of locals, all recipes for a good address! https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/120818-angleterre-2.jpgMagret (C) K. HinMain course duck breast done just right with mushroom and redcurrant sauce, part of the 16.50€ three-course menu, great flavour and unbeatable value! https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/120414-visit-gallimard-and-restaurant-angleterre-020.jpgSalade chèvre chaud (C) K. HinStarter of a warm goat cheese salad on toast, a French classichttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/120820-chapiteau-restaurant-angleterre-nice-006.jpgRestaurant d'Angleterre (C) K. HinRestaurant d'Angleterre, unbeatable value for money for traditional French food2019-03-22T12:51:49+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/2012/08/19/the-perched-villages-of-gorbio-and-sainte-agnes-in-the-countryside-behind-menton/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/hikes-january-2009-gorbio-castellar-0041.jpgGorbio (C) K. HinThe quaint village of Gorbio, viewed from one of the hiking trails heading west towards Monacohttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/120819-sainte-agnes.jpgMap (C) K. HinThe actual locations of Gorbio and Sainte-Agnès - really close to the sea, despite the feeling of remoteness. https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/120309-jamie-visit-061.jpgView Saint Yves (C) K. HinThe view south down the valley from the terrace of the Saint-Yves towards the coastline, a great place to have lunch! https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/120309-jamie-visit-063.jpgRabbit stew Saint Yves (C) K. HinRabbit stew with herbs at the Saint Yves, one of the specialities along with other game disheshttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/120118-st-agnes-and-senate-nomination-015.jpgSaint Yves (C) K. HinThe excellent Saint-Yves restaurant in Sainte-Agnèshttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_0363.jpgBeau Séjour dessert (C) K. HinLovely presentation efforts for the dishes at the Beau Séjour, a real bonus! https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_0361.jpgBeau séjour interior (C) K. HinThe beautiful interior of the Beau Séjour in Gorbio, with top notch servicehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/120309-jamie-visit-053.jpgBeau Séjour (C) K. HinRestaurant Beau Séjour, on the main square of Gorbiohttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/120118-st-agnes-and-senate-nomination-031.jpgSte Agnes castle view (C) K. HinA rare view of Sainte-Agnès taken from the castle https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/120118-st-agnes-and-senate-nomination-037.jpgSte Agnes castle (C) K. HinWorth the climb... Sainte-Agnès castle, nice view and gardens2017-10-16T13:59:16+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/2012/11/04/inland-to-the-mercantour-national-park-visit-of-the-vesubie-valley-and-the-alpha-loup-wolf-park/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/120902-sunset-and-parc-alpha-loup-128.jpgBoréon lake (C) K. HinThe beautiful Boréon Lake at an altitude of 1500m at the northern end of the Vésubie valleyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/121103-alpha-loup-access-map.jpg121103 Alpha Loup access map (C) K. Hinhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/120902-sunset-and-parc-alpha-loup-111.jpgLunch at Boréon (C) K. HinDelicious chicken fillet with porcini mushroom sauce and gratin at O à la Bouche, simple and effective! https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/120902-sunset-and-parc-alpha-loup-109.jpgBoréon restaurant (C) K. HinThe quaint surroundings of the O à la Bouche restauranthttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/120902-sunset-and-parc-alpha-loup-068.jpgErps pack (C) K. HinWolves from the Erps pack lining up patiently for lunch - taken from very close range but behind a glass screen! https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/120902-sunset-and-parc-alpha-loup-076.jpgPelago wolves (C) K. HinWolves from the largest Pelago pack, relaxing after their bone-crunching meal!https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/120902-sunset-and-parc-alpha-loup-047.jpgItalian wolves (C) K. HinTwo hungry Italian wolves waiting for their meal https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/120902-sunset-and-parc-alpha-loup-034.jpgBoréon stream (C) K. HinThe walk between the main entrance complex and the Temps desw Hommes section through a beautiful forest trailhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/120902-sunset-and-parc-alpha-loup-032.jpgAlpha park entrance (C) K. HinThe entrance to the Apha Wolf Park in the Boréon lake areahttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/120902-sunset-and-parc-alpha-loup-144.jpgSt Martin VésubieStop over for a coffee on the way up in the picturesque village of Saint Martin Vésubie2018-03-31T16:33:19+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/2012/12/25/a-typical-christmas-on-the-french-riviera-the-village-of-luceram-and-its-450-nativity-creches/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/121225-lucc3a9ram-travel-screenshot.jpgLuceram access mapRoute map to get to Lucéram from Nicehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/121225-xmas-in-lucc3a9ram-169.jpgL'Escarène (C) K. HinThe view from the Old Bridge of l'Escarène south down the Paillon valleyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/121225-xmas-in-lucc3a9ram-111.jpgLuceram Xmas (C) K. Hin There's something beautiful wherever you look in Lucéram! https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/121225-xmas-in-lucc3a9ram-029.jpgBread over (C) K. HinThe Nativity scene played out inside the village bread oven! https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/121225-xmas-in-lucc3a9ram-074.jpgFloating crèche (C) K. HinThe floating crèche in the laundry trough near the Iera castle tower at the top of the village https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/121225-xmas-in-lucc3a9ram-090.jpgView south (C) K. HinView south down the Paillon valley towards Nice and the Mediterranean, just 25 kms southhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/121225-xmas-in-lucc3a9ram-089.jpgView north (C) K. HinVoew from the Iera castle north towards Peira Cavahttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/121225-xmas-in-lucc3a9ram-047.jpgCrèche with cat (C) K. HinTha large crèche at the foot of the old village, I was surprised to discover the cat was real! https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/121225-lucc3a9ram-crc3a8che-map.jpg121225 Lucéram crèche mapThe map provided by the local tourist board, making it very easy for visitors to find their way aroundhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/121225-xmas-in-lucc3a9ram-106.jpgLuceram crèche (C) K. HinOne of the beautioful crèches in Lucéram2014-05-17T11:11:02+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/2013/07/14/menton-and-the-spirit-of-jean-cocteau/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/130630-menton-blog-photos-017.jpgQuai Bonaparte (C) K. HinThe restaurant strip overlooking the harbour of Menton on Quai Bonapartehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/130630-menton-blog-photos-099.jpgGaravan (C) K. HinWalking amonst the villas along Boulevard de Garavan, a beautiful balcony over Italy https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/130630-menton-blog-photos-012.jpgCitronnade (C) K. HinThe place to go to sample a refreshing "citronnade"!https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/130630-menton-blog-photos-015.jpgPedestrian area (C) K. HinPlenty of nice squares to eat and relax at the foot of the Old Townhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/130630-menton-blog-photos-091.jpgHinterlands (C) K. HinBeautiful view over the Soutern Alps from the Old Castle cemeteryhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/130630-menton-blog-photos-081.jpgRooftops (C) K. HinView over the rooftops of Old Menton from the Old Castle cemeteryhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/130630-menton-blog-photos-077.jpgRussian (C) K. HinThe Russian mausoleum in the Old Castle cemeteryhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/130630-menton-blog-photos-076.jpgParvis St Michel (K. Hin)The splendid view from the esplanade of Saint Michelhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/130630-menton-blog-photos-072.jpgChurches (C) K. HinThe Basilica and the Chapel of Mentonhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/130630-menton-blog-photos-067.jpgRue Longue in Old Menton (C) K. HinRue Longue, in Old Menton2019-02-23T20:27:50+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/2013/11/03/hiking-opportunities-on-the-french-riviera-a-practical-guide/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/100808-st-dalmas-le-selvage-070.jpgSt Dalmas le Selvage (C) K. HinWaterfall close to Saint Dalmas le Selvage in the upper Tinée valleyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/100912-end-of-summer-and-international-week-075.jpgCol de Tende (C) K. HinView south over the lush Roya valley and towards the coastline from the Col de Tende at the French-Italian borderhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/130805-roya-valley-032.jpgLa Brigue (C) K. HinLa Brigue in th Roya valley, a lovely place to spend the night and enjoy a nice meal before going on a hike in the Vallée des Merveilleshttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/100808-st-dalmas-le-selvage-051.jpgBonette (C) K. HinThe view from the Col de la Bonette, at 2800m the highest road in Europehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/vallc3a9e-des-merveilles-august-2009-053.jpgVallée des Merveilles (C) K. HinOne of the lakes near Fontanable at 2000m altitude in the stunning Vallée des Merveilles https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/111002-val-de-siagne-018.jpgSiagne (C) K. HinSlightly inland - a lovely picnic on the banks of the Siagne river, close to Grassehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/130805-roya-valley-014.jpgRoya (C) K. HinThe Roya valley and the perched village of Saorge https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/131102-col-de-brouis-hike-016.jpgCol de Brouis (C) K. HinView over the Col de Brouis, between Sospel and Breil sur Roya, just 20km behind Menton and the coastlinehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/1st-weekend-of-january-2009-021.jpgMont Gros (C) K. HinView from Mont Gros, just 15 minutes from Monaco, east over Menton and the Italian borderhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/various-jcem-2010-089.jpgEsterel (C) K. HinThe beautiful Esterel Corniche d'Or to the west of Cannes2018-03-23T15:14:58+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/2014/03/08/spring-is-in-the-air-on-the-french-riviera-a-quick-update/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/140309-monaco-port-sunshine.jpgMonaco port sunshine (C) K. HinMonaco harbour on a Saturday morning, March 20142024-02-07T09:22:14+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/2013/11/13/a-walk-around-central-nice-the-new-promenade-du-paillon-and-the-colline-du-chateau-castle-hill/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/131110-nice-promenade-paillon-and-castle-063.jpgWaterfall view (C) K. HinThe beautiful view from the waterfall over the city of Nice and the moutains to the westhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/131110-nice-promenade-paillon-and-castle-059.jpgWaterfall (C) K. HinThe lovely waterfall on top of Castle Hill overlooking the Promenadehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/131110-nice-promenade-paillon-and-castle-047.jpgCastle Hill park (C) K. HinThe chill-out area on top of the hill, great to enjoy the French Riviera sunshinehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/131110-nice-promenade-paillon-and-castle-041.jpgOdyssey (C) K. HinOne of the numerous references to Greek mythology on top of the hill, here scenes from the Odyssey https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/131110-nice-promenade-paillon-and-castle-030.jpgCastle pathway (C) K. HinOne of the beautiful footpaths winding their way up the Castle Hillhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/131110-nice-promenade-paillon-and-castle-051.jpgPromenade from Castle (C) K. HInPicture postcard view west over the Baie des Anges and Old Nicehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/131110-nice-promenade-paillon-and-castle-033.jpgCap de Nice (C) K. HinView from the same spot looking south-east towards the Cape of Nice (separating Nice from Cap Ferrat)https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/131110-nice-promenade-paillon-and-castle-045.jpgPort Lympia (C) K. HinView from the Castle Hill east over Port Lympiahttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/131110-nice-promenade-paillon-and-castle-020.jpgPlace Garibaldi (C) K. HinPlace Garibaldi, also recently spruced uphttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/131110-nice-promenade-paillon-and-castle-070.jpgEntrance panel (C) K. HinThere are plenty of activities that aren't allowed in the Promenade du Paillon and a strong police presence to make sure that these rules are properly enforced2015-02-25T05:12:18+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/2013/12/04/discovering-the-cinqueterre-villages-on-the-italian-riviera-a-weekend-drive-down-the-coast/2016-08-03T20:23:22+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/2014/05/04/restaurant-review-la-montgolfiere-henri-geraci-monaco-old-town/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140503_220743.jpgCitron de Gorbio (C) K. HinTo finish off... A great creation by Henri Géraci, the citron de Gorbio: fresh lemon cream, limoncello and lemon sorbet with meringue, absolutely divine!https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/121119-montgolfiere-008.jpgFoie gras (C) K. HinAn autumn menu dish: pan-fried fresh foie gras on a soup of pumpkin and other autumn vegetables, this was also amazing!https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140503_210947.jpgTuna carpaccio (C) K. Hinhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/121119-montgolfiere-005.jpgFoie gras maki (C) K. Hinhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/interieur_restaurant.jpginterieur_restaurant (C) La Montgolfièrehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/121119-montgolfiere-016.jpgMontgolfiere outside (C) K. Hin2024-02-07T09:11:14+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/2014/03/22/saint-tropez-off-season-is-it-worth-it/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/acces_sainttropez.jpg(C) St Tropez tourist boardAccess map to St Tropez. Credit: www. saint-tropez.frhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/130310-st-tropez-badalucco-114.jpg(C) K. HinThe stunning Corniche d'Or of the Esterel mountains, which can be seen from the boat trip between Nice and St Tropezhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/130310-st-tropez-badalucco-101.jpg(C) K. HinThe marina of Sainte Maxime, just about all there is to see there.https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/130310-st-tropez-badalucco-091.jpg(C) K. HinPlace Victor Hugo, on the Sainte Maxime waterfront promenadehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/130310-st-tropez-badalucco-083.jpg(C) K. HinThe central square of Ramatuelle on a deserted Sundayhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/130310-st-tropez-badalucco-081.jpg(C) K. HinStunning view from the old village Ramatuelle over the vineyards and the Pampelonne Bayhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/130310-st-tropez-badalucco-076.jpg(C) K. HinClean-up quickly required for the tourist season!https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/130310-st-tropez-badalucco-077.jpg(C) K. HinPlage Pampelonne in the winter before maintenancehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/130310-st-tropez-badalucco-066.jpg(C) K. HinTarte Tropéziennehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/130310-st-tropez-badalucco-007.jpg(C) K. HinMusée de l'Annnonciade2014-05-17T11:11:00+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/2011/10/05/introduction-to-the-old-town-of-monaco/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/110916-ventimiglia-market-006.jpg110916 Ventimiglia market 006The Prince's Palace of Monaco viewed from the harbourhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/monaco-ville2.jpgThe whole Rock of Monaco viewed from the Jardin Exotiquehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/monaco-ville1.jpgMonaco ville viewed gfrohttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/monaco-ville.jpgMonaco villehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/palacetower.gifPalacetowerhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/alley.gifTypical medieval alleyways of Monaco's old townTypical medieval alleyways of Monaco's old townhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/mccathedral.gifThe Cathedral of MonacoThe Cathedral of Monacohttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/palais.gifThe Prince's Palace of MonacoThe Prince's Palace of Monacohttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/111001-belgian-visit-ec-2013-fb-0031.jpgThe Oceanographic Museum viewed from Jardins Saint MartinThe Oceanographic Museum viewed from Jardins Saint Martinhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/111001-belgian-visit-ec-2013-fb-003.jpgThe Oceanographic Museum viewed from Jardins Saint MartinThe Oceanographic Museum viewed from Jardins Saint Martin2014-05-01T18:09:25+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/2011/09/22/a-walk-around-the-historical-neighbourhood-of-cimiez-in-nice/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/romanruins.gifromanruinsThe ruins of the Roman amphitheatre in Cimiezhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/cimiezmonastery.gifcimiezmonasteryThe Monastery of Cimiez, with a lovely garden round the backhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/matisse.gifmatisseThe Matisse museum in Nice, housing a large amount of the artist's collection in the lovely setting of the park of Cimiezhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/cimiezgarden.gifcimiezgardenThe lovely park of Cimiez, full of olive trees and nostalgia from the Jazz Festival that used to take place here2017-05-03T17:19:21+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/2011/10/05/cap-martin-and-the-sentier-des-douaniers/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/capmartin1.gifcap martinCap Martin and the Golfe Bleue beachhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/roquevillage.gifroquevillageThe medieval village of Roquebrune, viewed from the coastal footpathhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/romanvilla.gifromanvillaOne of the lovely private villas on the Cap Martin coastal path - this is only the "pavillion" of one of the huge properties on tophttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/bordighera.gifWinter view over the Italian resort of Bordighera from the tip of Cap MartinWinter view over the Italian resort of Bordighera from the tip of Cap Martinhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/capmartin.gifCap Martin and the Golfe Bleue beachCap Martin and the Golfe Bleue beach2014-05-01T18:08:06+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/2011/10/05/walking-tour-around-the-old-town-of-monaco/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dscn1487.jpgFort Antoine (c) K.HinThe Fort Antoine amphitheatre, located at the tip of the Rockhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/111001-jardins-st-martin.jpgJardins St Martin (c) Benny CallewaertThe lovely and peaceful Jardins St Martin, located in the Old Town just between the Oceanographic Museum and the Cathedralhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dscn1499.jpgView over Monte Carlo from Palace SquareView over Monte Carlo, France and Italy from Palace Squarehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dscn1519.jpgRampe majeureThe Rampe Majeur, climbing towards the Palace Squarehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dscn1515.jpgMonaco alleyway (c) K. HinTypical medieval alleyway in the Old Town of Monacohttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/oceano.gifThe Oceanographic Museum viewed from Jardins Saint Martin with Cap Martin in the distancehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/fontvieille.gifView from Palace Square looking west towards the Port of FontvieilleView from Palace Square looking west towards the Port of Fontvieillehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/view-from-palace.jpgDusk view taken last winter from Palace Square over the Port Hercule and ItalyDusk view taken last winter from Palace Square over the Port Hercule and Italyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/rampemajor.gifThe Rampe Majeur, climbing towards the Palace SquareThe Rampe Majeur, climbing towards the Palace Squarehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/110916-ventimiglia-market-001.jpgPlace d'Armes market, MonacoPlace d'Armes market, Monaco2018-06-10T19:22:53+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/2011/10/05/cap-dail-and-the-mala-beach-coastal-path/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/malacliffs.gifmalacliffsThe beautiful limestone cliffs on Mala Beach - just like in Thailand! https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/malatrees.gifmalatreesThe coastal footpath approaching Mala beachhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/capdail.gifcapdailView near the start of the Mala footpath looking back towards Monaco2016-07-02T12:41:00+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/2011/10/05/eze-village-and-the-nietzsche-trail/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/circuit-de-la-forna-011.jpgCircuit de la Forna 011Panoramic winter view of Eze Village and Eze sur Mer taken from the Fort de la Revère, at 700m altitude. In the distance you can see Cap Ferrat, the Bay of Villefranche and the Cape of Nicehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/circuit-de-la-forna-017.jpgCircuit de la Forna 017Panoramic winter view of Eze Village and Eze sur Mer taken from the Fort de la Revère, at 700m altitude. In the distance you can see Cap Ferrat, the Bay of Villefranche and the Cape of Nicehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/110527-italy-2011-005.jpg110527 Italy 2011 005The "Eagle's Nest" of Eze Village viewed from the top of the Nietzsche trailhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/110527-italy-2011-007.jpg110527 Italy 2011 007The pretty alleyways of Eze Villagehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/110527-italy-2011-004.jpg110527 Italy 2011 004Second half of the Nietzsche trail looking backwards towards the sea whilst heading inland towards Eze Village https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/110527-italy-2011-002.jpg110527 Italy 2011 002The first part of the Nietzsche trail, climbing over Eze beach with a splendid view over Cap Roux and Cap Ferrat https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/eze.gifezeView of Eze Village from Mont Bastide2014-05-01T18:06:31+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/2011/10/22/monacos-exotic-garden-and-the-villa-paloma-museum/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/111016-jardin-exotique-and-other-monaco-pics-073.jpgVilla Paloma (c) K.HinThe brand new museum at Villa Paloma, for an interesting experience and a bit of culture after visiting the Exotic Gardenhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/111016-jardin-exotique-and-other-monaco-pics-070.jpgCave bear (C) K.HinThe skeleton of a prehistoric cave bear, probably the mist interesting exhibit in the Anthropological Museum, that says it all!https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/111016-jardin-exotique-and-other-monaco-pics-054.jpgInside the Observatory Grotto (C) K.Hin Another view of the wonderful Observatory Grotto, not for claustrophobes https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/111016-jardin-exotique-and-other-monaco-pics-048.jpgInside the grotto(c) K. HinThe main section of the Observatory grotto, at the bottom of the 300 steps https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/111016-jardin-exotique-and-other-monaco-pics-011.jpgView Rocher (c) K. HinOne of the stunning views over the Old Town and the Fontvieille neighbourhood from the Exotic Gardenhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/111016-jardin-exotique-and-other-monaco-pics-027.jpgJardin Exotique (c) K. HinSome of the spiky plants on display at the Exotic Garden of Monacohttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/111016-jardin-exotique-and-other-monaco-pics-038.jpgJardin Exotique (c) K. HinThe stunning Exotic Garden of Monaco2018-09-20T08:55:00+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/2011/10/05/what-about-the-mountains/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/100912-end-of-summer-and-international-week-044.jpg100912 End of summer and International Week 044The mountain village of Limone-Piemontehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dscn25231.jpgDSCN2523Winter wonderland: the mountains just outside the ski resort of Valberg, about 90 minutes north of Nicehttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dscn2523.jpgDSCN2523https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/mountains-plane.jpgMountains planeThe Alps lurking just behind Cap Ferrat and Cap d'Ail, great view thanks to British Airways! 2012-02-27T15:06:15+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.com/about/2011-10-05T13:41:58+00:00weekly0.6https://french-riviera-blog.com/2011/09/02/hello-world/https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/jci-monaco.jpgJCI-MonacoJCI Monaco, an ideal way to meet like-minded young people in Monacohttps://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/hotel-notre-dame-nice1.jpghotel-notre-dame-niceHotel Notre Dame in Nice, where it all started...https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/hotel-notre-dame-nice.jpghotel-notre-dame-niceHotel Notre Dame Nice - where it all started!https://french-riviera-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dscn3933.jpgThe coastline off Villa Hanbury, just across the border in Italy near Ventimiglia2017-05-08T08:46:11+00:00monthlyhttps://french-riviera-blog.comdaily1.02024-02-07T09:22:14+00:00