Black Legend is a see-and-be-seen late night spot with flashing lights and leather seats on Port Hercule. Stop in any Thursday, Friday or Saturday night to listen to a live group performance or take a spin on the dance floors with resident and guest superstar DJs that will keeps you dancing ’til dawn. Non-stop food service from Noon until Midnight,...

In 1876, along Promenade des Anglais, the first Flower Parade (Bataille de Fleurs) was held. Over 100 years later, that small parade of flowers blossomed into what is today one of the Riviera’s most colorful and anticipated winter events: Carnival. The festival begins on a Saturday, 10-days before Mardi Gras, with the arrival of the Carnival King, and the city...

This petit Romanesque chapel is located on the waterfront in the beautiful seaside town of Villefranche-sur-mer, opposite the lovely Welcome Hotel and near the Place Amèlie Pollonnaisan where a Sunday morning antique market takes place. The chapel was decorated by the famous writer, director, and artist Jean Cocteau who found his muse in the light and lifestyle of the French...

For a true taste of the French Riviera, venture just a little bit outside of Saint-Tropez and you’ll find Chateau Minuty, teh vineyard and tasting room of one of the region’s most popular rosé wines.  The verdant countryside is gorgeous and you’ll be amazed you’re only a few minutes from all the hustle of the village. Château Minuty is a...

Saint-Paul de Vence is a beautiful perched village, one of the most famous along the Riviera, and just a 25 minute drive from Nice, and known for its art galleries as well as being the final resting place of Marc Chagall.  In a leafy area above the village, accessible by short drive or  a 20 minute uphill walk, the Fondation...

Grasse has been the capital fragrance since the 1500s and today, the world’s best brands rely on flowers from Grasse and  master “noses” to create signature scents.  Now you can get in on the action only 30-minutes inland from Cannes. Follow your nose and discover the secrets of the perfume industry and the traditional processes of making it during a...

Hop on a short 15-20 minute ferry ride form the port of Cannes and be shuttled to another era. Since the 5th century, a community of Cistercian monks have inhabited the island and the Abbaye de Lérins, and a brethren of 22 of them still do. There are no cars allowed and the island is tiny enough to walk around in about an...

Some people take lemons and make lemonade. But if you’re in Menton, a soothing seaside town just a lemon drop away from Italy, you make a party! This picturesque town is known for its exceptional sunlight and the subtropical climate, making it ideal for growing orange and lemon trees. The fruits of the labor are displayed annually at this world...

There are nightclubs on the French Riviera and then there is Les Caves du Roy. This temple to hedonism is the vanguard for chic and glamorous night life on the French Riviera, located in the equally iconic Byblos hotel. It’s renowned for its DJ spinning modern music, expensive pours, over the top lights and decor, and A-list guests who line up to indulge...

Nice is s city of art and its no surprise that Russian-born Marc Chagall also found his way to the French Riviera, inspired by the mild weather and colorful sea and landscapes. The museum near the leafy neighborhood of Cimiez brings together the biggest public collection of works (painting, sculpture, mosaics, and more) by the artist including his important biblical works...

The Matisse Chapel, also known as the Rosaire chapel (Chapel of the Rosary), is proof that good things come in small packages. Built under the direction of world-renowned French artist Henri Matisse, the Rosaire chapel was a vision and concept of the artist who touched every element of the building, from the architecture to the interior furniture down to the religious...

Located in Monaco-Ville, just down the street from the Royal Palace, the St. Nicholas Cathedral (also called the Monaco Cathedral) was built in 1875 with white stones from the nearby town of La Turbie. The Cathedral is where members of Monaco’s royal family have been married, including Princess Grace (Kelly) and Prince Rainier III in April 1956, and where they...

Take a 15 minute train ride along the coast from Nice to Eze station (or 10 minutes from Monaco) and find the famous Nietszche Trail for a strenuous but scenic hike up the to Eze Village, a medieval nest of winding lanes and and alleways perched 1400 feet above sea level. While there check out the  Exotic Gardens and luxury...

If you’re looking for something a little quieter, a little less ‘sceney’ than the beaches of Saint-Tropez or Cannes, head to Cap-Ferrat. Yes, it’s one of the poshest zip codes on the French Riviera, and just six miles east of Nice, but that doesn’t meant there aren’t a few places to unwind and relax. And how can you resist a beach...

Pampelonne is one of, if not THE most famous beach on the French Rivera, where the heat is on, the bathing suit tops are off, and the rosé wine and champagne flow like molten gold. In the summer you can expect to be toe to nose, elbow to elbow with other people who line up at the 20 +/- private...

When you tire of the scene at Pampelonne, or you’re just looking for a quieter place to read your book, this sandy beach bordered by pine trees is a slice of paradise. There is parking if you have a car, and an outdoor shower. There is also a private beach club and restaurant/pizzeria of the same name (La Plage des Salins) where you...

Located between Menton and Monaco, this might be one of the more uncrowded beaches you will find along the French Riviera. You can take the train to the the Roquebrune station, then head west where a sign will guide you down a set of stone stairs to a pebbly beach. There are showers here, and a simple little snack shack...

The Monte Carlo Rolex Masters is the first of three ATP World Tour Masters1000 tournaments played on clay, and for tennis fans, it’s one of the best bargains in the game. The tournament is a fan favorite due to the magnificent location on the Mediterranean Sea and a long tradition of men’s tennis champions who have played here. The venue,...

The Russian Orthodox Cathedral is also called the Eglise Russe or Cathédrale Saint Nicolas, and is the largest Russian Orthodox cathedral in Western Europe. Like a glimpse of Moscow on the Mediterranean, the six onion domes reach up toward the blue sky, creating quite a show on the otherwise Belle Epoque landscape of Nice. The cathedral was consecrated in December...

There’s the 1% and then there’s the 1% of the 1% and they probably have a villa on Cap-Ferrat, tucked behind high shrubs and wrought iron gates with crests and 180-degree views of the sea. Unless you get a dinner invite or are hired to mow the lawn, however, getting into one is unlikely. Enter Villa Ephrussi de Rothchild, a...