September is La Rentrée, the Re-Entry, when kids return to school and everyone goes back to work. The restaurants that had closed for part of August have re-opened and hotels have eased their prices. Summer and its exceptionally prolonged period of debilitating canicules (heat waves) is almost done. Yet, the … Continue reading →
May is an exciting month to be on the French Riviera. The weather is mild, the sea is getting warm enough to swim (18°C as of today) and tourists have yet to flood the region. And there’s so much to do! From traditional festivals to international events plus concerts and … Continue reading →
We’re all happy that spring is here after a cold rainy winter. It’s not beach weather yet (except for a very few hardy souls) but April promises to be a great month for enjoying a walk through the region’s parks, gardens and trails. See more about the best walks on … Continue reading →