The Roya river is known for its swift waters as it races through Breil-sur-Roya. River rafters, canoers, kayakers gravitate here in the summer to test their river paddling skills in the cold, frothy water. Despite regular sojourns here over the last five years, I’ve never tried it–until yesterday! Saturday in … Continue reading →
One of the most popular trains on the French Riviera is the Train des Pignes that takes passengers through the hills and mountains from Nice to Digne-les-Bains. It’s a gorgeous trip but it looks as though the train has become a victim of its own popularity. From June until mid-August … Continue reading →
They’re not making it easy to visit the Nice Jazz Festival this year. Gerard Druot Productions is the organizer of the festival, possibly for the last time. Official figures are not yet in but the festival does not appear to be a resounding success. One reason for the sparse crowds … Continue reading →