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Villa Nicole is a stunning hillside property which has equally impressive views of the wonderful French countryside. Being just ten kilometres from Cannes, the choicest of Mediterranean towns, Villa Nicole enjoys the privileged position of being surrounded by breathtaking countryside whilst being in the heart of one of the most glamorous parts of the world.
It’s almost that time of year again, when the world’s most beautiful yachts ascend on the Cote d’Azur for the highly popular Antibes Yacht Show. From 24 – 27 April, 2014, all eyes in the world of yachting will be cast on Port Vauban in Antibes. Being the first major show of the year, this
Villa Rose, Grimaud – a cheery, characterful villa and poised near the action of the Cote d’Azur. Vintage Travel is delighted to introduce Villa Rose to our Provence program of villas. The lovely Villa Rose is situated close to the medieval village of Grimaud. Perched on top of a hill, Grimaud offers superb views of
Laying between verdure and sun-drenched hills and the Mediterranean Sea twinkling under the sun, Marseille certainly enjoys an enviable position on the globe. Making the most of its geographical situation, Marseille is a city of seasonal, cultural and passionate change. Founded more than 2600 years ago, Marseille is also France’s oldest city. In 2013 this
Auribeau-Sur-Siagne is an 11th century medieval hilltop village overlooking the River Siagne. This ivy-covered village that perches over the Gorges de la Siagne is situated between the towns of Cannes and Grasse and is charming in every respect. The house Mas-du-Peintre lies on the edge of the village and echo’s the beauty of Auribeau and
When we think about ultra-glam, oozing with wealth and exquisiteness casino hotspots, Las Vegas immediately springs to mind, followed quickly by the French Riviera. From Bay Casino in Monaco, which features 139 new-generation slot machines without tokens, to Casino Barriere Les Princes in Cannes, for decades, the likes of Monte Carlo, Cannes, Nice and St.
When it comes to exclusive European wining and dining, the French Riviera has to be in pole position. With so many lavish haunts with Michelin chefs and their assistants ferrying away behind the scenes in the kitchen, it’s no wonder the world’s elitist members can’t seem to resist flocking to the Cote d’Azur for their
It is a well-known fact that the people who live in Mediterranean countries generally eat well and can often live for a longer time than their non-Mediterranean counterparts. Much of the world-renowned health and longevity of the residents of the Med is pinned on olive oil. Although it’s not just olive oil that is responsible
From the August 31 – September 15, 2013 the French town of Perpignan will be hosting the biggest international festival of photojournalism. The International Festival of Photojournalism attracts more than 230,000 visitors, and draws 3,000 professional photojournalists, press agents and photography agencies to Perpignan’s atmospheric streets. The festival first took place in Perpignan in 1989
If you are lucky enough to be staying in a Vintage Travel villa in South West France or Brittany this coming July, you may want to think about joining the thousands of Tour de France supporters who line the route of the gruelling climbs of the Pyrenees or the roads through the sleek landscape of
“The land is owned by no man and its fruits are for all” – Let’s all head to Paloma Plage. Paloma Plage is situated at the end of a thin peninsula to the east of Nice. This pebble beach and is extremely beautiful and is kept meticulously clean and it is hardly surprising that the
A visit to the Cote d’Azur simply wouldn’t be complete without discovering the seaside towns of La Ciotat and Cassis. These exquisite towns are nestled fairly close to one another with all that separates them being one the highest maritime cliffs in Europe. The mighty Cap Canaille, towers a shade under 1300 feet above the
Gorge Du Verdon – A place well worth giving up your beach towel for! The Verdon Gorge, as the English rock climbers call it, is a spectacular and beautiful deep canyon in the Alpes-de-Haute region of Provence in South East France. Considered by many to be the most breathtaking of all European gorges, this massive
A star-studded tax haven – The more ‘obvious’ side to Monaco’s appeal. Being just 0.7 square miles in size, it is barely plausible that the tiny state of Monaco is actually considered to be a country. Despite its minute size, there are more millionaires and billionaires in Monaco per square kilometre than anywhere else on the
Glitterati spotting and treading on the footsteps of the Rolling Stones – It has to be Villefranche-Sur-Mer! The old and quant village of Villefranche-Sur-Mer has been deservedly given the title as being the most charming and authentic French and Nicoise fishing village on the French Riviera. For decades this captivating town has been a popular place
The marvellous pyramid-shaped rocky island of Le Mont Saint-Michel is to be found just over Brittany’s border with Normandy, one kilometre out to sea at the mouth of the River Couesnon, not far from Avranches. Le Mont Saint-Michel was declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1979 and attracts more than three and a half
The French Riviera’s Gassin & The Polo Club Saint Tropez – The new polo capital of the continent! If you love the exquisite and perfectly picturesque town of St. Tropez, the chances are that you will simple adore the village of Gassin, which is snuggled right up to St. Tropez. Perched high upon a rock, this
For any theatre-lovers thinking about heading to the Cote d’Azur next year then news that the Grand Theatre de Provence, the Theatre du Gymnase in Marseille and the Theatre du Jeu de Paume are joining forces to provide an itinerary of sensational shows and events, might just be the tip of the iceberg in persuading
In the heart of the undulating hills in the hinterland of Grasse, the charismatic town of Speracedes can be found. The quintessentially Mediterranean town is settled amidst a setting olive trees, cypresses and fields of lavender, blowing gently by the warm Mediterranean breeze. To experience one of the best views of Saint-Cassien lake, the Lerins
The Cote d’Azur has a worldwide reputation of serving Mediterranean cuisine of the very highest quality. The spectacular dishes made with only the freshest ingredients, lashed in olive oil, laden with seafood and brimming with colourful vegetables, have given the cuisine of the likes of Cannes, Nice and St Tropez the world-renown the region’s culinary
Grasse and St. Cerzaire warrant a stay at ‘Mediterranee’ and ‘Passiflore’ – Two additional treasures on the Cote d’Azur! The town of Grasse, like much of the Cote d’Azur, is known throughout the world, not only for the affluent, elitist and glamorous crowd of visitors who flock there each, but predominantly for being the perfume
World-class infrastructure, technological innovation and stunning natural beauty – No wonder Easyjet have a new base in Nice! The Cote d’Azur is France’s third biggest economic region, and being framed by both the Mediterranean Ocean sparkling beneath the sun, and by the snowy Alps also glistening below the cloudless blue sky, this visually stunning region
How to make the Cote d’Azur more economical – Top tips for train travel on the Cote d’Azur! If you are visiting the Cote d’Azur sometime soon you are likely to be busy planning your holiday budget. As this region of France is notoriously pricey, you may be grateful to hear about how to make
Since the 1960s when Bridget Bardot graced the beach of St Tropez with her beautiful bikini-clad body, the town has become a mecca for the rich, famous and beautiful. Asides the glamour, glitz, lavish shops, cosmopolitanism and affluence, there is a lesser known, more cultural side to St Tropez. In fact, if you are after
