Stretching from Theoule-sur-Mer in the west to Menton on the Italian border, the Cote d’Azur is a vast reach of scenic coastal bliss. With the likes of Antibes, Nice and Cannes – world-renowned for their glamour and prestige – drawing in an up-market crowd, the Cote d’Azur has long been a haven for holidaymakers with
It’s one of the most glamorous and well-known coastlines in the world. Where are we talking about? The French Riviera of course. From Bridget Bardot to Mick Jagger, this geographically-diverse and lavishly affluent coast has been an inspiration to many. If you are soon to have the privilege of visiting this holiday hotspot and are
Cannes might have the glamour and worldwide fame, but nearby Mougins has certainly got the quaintness and character. Mougins is a picturesque and charming village surrounded by forests of pine, cyprus and olive trees. Throughout the 20th century the village itself has been both lived in and visited by artists and famous names. Pablo Picasso
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
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
With beaches carpeted with beautiful bodies surrounded by an equally as stunning landscape, exclusivity, glamour and cosmopolitanism is certainly at the heart of the Cote d’Azur. If you have had the privilege of visiting this stretch of ultra-glam coastline, then you’ll appreciate why the Absolutely Fabulous film was set in the region in 2011. If
“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
