July 27th, 2009 by discover
Myriam Conte is a fabulous painter and a former journalist who covered war, famine, poverty and horrific things in the Middle East during her career. And maybe that’s why I enjoy her work so much – she paints snapshots of happy times in life.
I particularly enjoy her paintings of women – she captures the innocence, [...]
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July 27th, 2009 by discover
I love summer here on the French Riviera – because there are some really fabulous parties we get to go to… Like being invited by French Navy admiral Bertrand Aubriot to a cocktail party and concert aboard the “Charles de Gaulle” aircraft carrier.
The motto of the French Navy is Honneur, Patrie, Valeur, Discipline (”Honour, Fatherland, Valour, Discipline”). These words [...]
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November 25th, 2008 by discover
The Abbey du Thoronet (pronounced “tour-oh-nay”) is one of those places that many first-time tourists don’t know about – it’s a place that you’d usually be shown by a friend or family member who lives on the French Riviera, which is just one of the reasons I love it! And it’s always one of the [...]
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October 6th, 2008 by discover
Welcome to my Information Page of Cities on the French Riviera.
On this page you’ll find links to my favorite cities on the French Riviera. I’ve listed a little bit of history of each city, added some photos and I share with you my favorite places to eat, visit and shop. As always, if you have [...]
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October 1st, 2008 by Cheryl
Have you ever wondered what life is REALLY like on the French Riviera? Dreamed of being a part of the “in crowd” and visiting the playground of the jet set? Imagined being able to swim in the Mediterranean Sea, visit Saint Tropez, Cannes or Nice? Reading this blog is the next best thing to being there…Come and discover the French Riviera today!
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October 1st, 2008 by Cheryl
Welcome to “Discover the French Riviera” – I hope you’ll enjoy looking around and sharing the adventure with me!
Discover the French Riviera the way it should be discovered – through the daily adventures of someone who lives here.
Why settle for one of those boring Websites where you’ll find more advertisements than information? If you want [...]
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