I recently discovered something that genuinely meant a great deal to me. A few people booking my walking tours through French Riviera Traveller mentioned that they had found my website through Rick Steves’ France guidebook. Curious, I contacted his team and learned that French Riviera Traveller is listed in the … Continue reading →
Summer has officially arrived! The month begins with American Independence Day celebrations (yes, it’s a thing here) and halfway through fireworks, parades, concerts and public dances mark Bastille Day on July 14. There are way too many to list but click here to see your closest fireworks. Naturally Riviera beaches … Continue reading →
As most of the world knows, France is suffering through a historic heat wave with temperatures reaching 40°C (104°F) in Paris. Fortunately Nice has been spared this extreme heat but it’s still very hot. We’re hovering around daytime highs of 32°-34° (89°-93°F) with some respite at night. If the past … Continue reading →
Beach season on the French Riviera has arrived! The lifeguards have taken up their posts in most places; ropes are being installed to help bathers access beaches in Nice and beach restaurants up and down the coast are laying out their loungers and firing up their kitchens. Riviera beaches are … Continue reading →