Jane Dunning is the author ofThirty Five Minutes from St Tropez, she is a lover of France and Italy and in between writing she pet sits on the continent which I thought was a fantastic way to travel. I caught up with Jane to ask her about this lovely job and this is what she shared with […]
Key Points Location of Rothschild’s Villa What to see at the villa Beaulieu Sur Mer Rothschild’s Villa provides a very pleasant break from the hot Cote d’Azur sun in the South of France, once again this was one of Richard and Anne’s recommendations when we stayed in their beautiful cottage in nearby Vence. Opening at 10am this […]
Antibes on the Cote D’Azur has lots to offer, take a tour round these photos and see the old town, a modern square, the marina and Antibes art. Parking at the Q Park at Pecheurs by the marina, turn inland and walk through the alley ways and narrow streets of the Old Town before reaching […]
Key Points Location Type of terrain Parking Refreshments Tips La Garoupe Beach is a good starting point for a coastal walk around Cap d’Antibes. We were recommended this walk by Richard and Anne our hosts at the Vence cottage Don’t be put off by the long and winding roads that lead down to this area….it is […]
Key Points Location Walking on the promenade Parking Things to see in Cagnes Cagnes Sur Mer is a larger than you first think French Riviera town not far from Nice. It’s a great place to walk along a wide promenade for miles both east and west of the town. With just one euro for […]
A beautiful photogenic mediaeval hill top village close to Vence on the Cote d’Azur. Arriving early you will miss the tourists and the heat of the day and to get the best views as you arrive, park in the car park just outside of the village. The sun streaming down on the honey coloured village will […]
Blue skies and sunshine for much of the year, which makes for al fresco dining and people watching. Friendly people always happy to point you in the right direction, allow you to practice your French but most speak very good English and won’t let you struggle with language difficulties. There is also a Tourism Office in the […]
Our little home from home was once a chicken shed in the grounds of a 1930’s villa in the small town of Vence on the Cote d’Azur. We were warmly welcomed by the owners Anne and Richard when we arrived one Saturday evening in Fanny the Fiat from Nice airport. Of course there are no chickens […]
