Few places on the Cote d’Azur can so effectively conjure up the days of troubadours and penitents as Eze, one of France’s most evocative perched villages. A visit to Eze village is an obligatory stop on the Moyenne Corniche that winds its way from Nice to Monaco. Not only are … Continue reading →
The citadel of Villefranche-sur-Mer is already decked out with gardens but from April 16 through 18, the place will be transformed into a colossal bouquet. The yearly festival La Citadelle en Fleurs brings together amateur and professional florists plus regional gardeners eager to display the first fruits and vegetables of … Continue reading →
Connoisseurs of Nice’s wines are a determined lot. The output from Nice’s vineyards is discouragingly small and a small drought can wreck the harvest. It happened last year and the vintners lost 30% of their production. Which explains why the wine is so expensive. Count on spending from €15 to … Continue reading →