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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Looming over Old Nice, and located on the Colline du Chateau or Castle Hill, this park offers unforgettable views over the Baie des Anges and the city, and by night the illuminated Chateau is striking against a summer sky. Unfortunately, there is very little left of the chateau, a medieval fortress with a long history in Nice. From the time...

Located on the gorgeous peninsula of Cap-Ferrat, very close to the splendid Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, this protected cove is in the sun almost all day and perfect for swimming and chilling out. There are also amazing views of the Bay of Villefranche, which is often speckled with mega yachts, and the sunsets from here are as dreamy as they come. The...