LeisureMarketsOur favourite markets in and around Nice 14 July 2022High in colours and scents, the local markets are unmissable events for locals who stock up on good produce as well as for…
Cultural venuesMusée de la Céramique et Musée Magnellli 7 March 2022In a Renaissance period building - the priory of the Lérins abbey baptised the "le château" - this museum celebrates terracotta which is…
Cultural venuesHeritageCabanon and Camping Units by Le Corbusier 23 August 2021On the Cap Moderne architecture site, next to the magnificent and avant-garde villa E-1027, a brilliant but sometimes cumbersome host has built simple…
Cultural venuesVilla E-1027 28 July 2021Built on the Roquebrune Cap-Martin customs path, this seaside house by Eileen Gray and Jean Badovici is a true manifesto of modern architecture;…
Cultural venuesHeritageSaint-Paul-de-Vence, village d’artistes 28 July 2021Located fifteen minutes from the sea and one hour from the mountains, Saint-Paul-de-Vence is a "land of artists". Like a living painting this…
Days OutNatureOur favourite public beaches in and around Nice 9 July 2021Crystal clear waters, fish, umbrellas and pines… The public beaches around Nice are full of surprises. Here's our list of the most paradisiacal.…
Cultural venuesEphrussi de Rothschild villa and gardens 10 November 2019From this sumptuous palace at the top of the peninsula of Saint Jean Cap-Ferrat, one sees the sea on both sides. But it…
NatureOpen doors at the Domaine de Bellet 30 October 2017The vineyards of the Domaine de Bellet, an AOC wine for more than 70 years, open their doors and invite you for free…
Days OutLittle Japan in Nice 30 October 2017Is there a Little Japan in Nice? The expression "Aki aqui" in duplicate means "autumn at home" in Japanese-nissart! Coincidence?…
LeisureSnorkelling trips 31 August 2017Are you tempted by a snorkelling trip? An activity practiced at the beach, or more precisely at the sea, with simple equipment like…