Located on the Côte d’Azur between Saint Tropez and Monaco, the town of Cannes is well known worldwide for hosting its annual film festival. Its popularity as a holiday resort can be traced back to the 1830s when wealthy British families were attracted here by its mild winter climate.
The Parc du Mont Boron is a Mediterranean forest lying just east of Nice on the Côte d’Azur. This natural barrier protects the delightful town of Villefranche-sur-Mer from the encroachment of its nearby neighbour. This independence from the city has allowed Villefranche to maintain its well established air of exclusivity which helped convince a number of rich and famous people to set up homes here. Best known of these luxurious properties is Villa Leopolda which was built in the late 1920s by King Leopold II of Belgium. Some visitors may find that the villa looks familiar as it appeared in Alfred Hitchcock’s movie “To Catch a Thief”.
The Côte d’Azur is a length of coastline running along the French Mediterranean which is better known as the French Riviera to English speakers. Although it has no defined borders it is generally considered to run from around Saint-Tropez in the west as far as the Italian border in the east. Its role as a holiday resort dates back to the 18th century when wealthy English families were attracted by its mild winter climate. Some of Europe’s royal families and celebrities from around the globe soon followed suit creating the region’s reputation as a destination for the rich and famous.
The fairytale marriage of American actress Grace Kelly to Prince Ranier III in 1956 firmly established the Principality of Monaco on the map of jet-set destinations. This tiny state on the Mediterranean is surrounded by France with the Italian border just 20km to the east. The number of superyachts in its port, as seen by millions around the world at the annual Monaco Formula One Grand Prix, is testimony to its continued popularity amongst the rich and famous.
If you’re a foodie with as much of a taste for travelling as you have for international dishes, you’re in luck – these four destinations are sure to please every palate. Indulge in Italy Looking to treat yourself? You’ll have to take a trip to Turin, Italy. With everything from Barolo wines to the elusive truffle to cafes that serve a variety of chocolate-y morsels and drinks, you’ll have to actively try not to pamper your palate here. Or, if
Mysterious, unique and illusive, truffles are the snow leopards of the culinary world. These highly coveted morsels are really fungi that enjoy a synergetic relationship with the trees that host them. Unfortunately, little is known about the formative, below-ground years of the truffle, making it impossible to grow in an artificial setting – and impossible to find in the wild without dogs or pigs to hunt it down. Despite these disheartening facts, truffle-hunters needn’t fear – there are places all
It’s lunchtime on a scorching hot day. The combination of the sunlight and summer breeze streaming through your kitchen window is almost tricking you into thinking you’re in a far-away land. You’re feeling adventurous – and hungry. Since your mind is already abroad, why shouldn’t your body follow? Let your taste buds take you away to Spain, Russia, and France with these refreshing cold soups. Gazpacho from Spain Despite originating as a dish for day labourers who worked hard jobs
Nice is a gorgeous city nestled on the French Riviera. Though renowned for its pebbly beaches and famous Promenade des Anglais boardwalk, the city also boasts an intricate cultural history. In the nineteenth century, the town served as a retreat for the European elite. It welcomed many artists, including Marc Chagall and Henri Matisse, whose works can be admired in Nice’s many museums. If you have only got a day or two to explore the French city’s artistry and heritage,
The French capital is well-known as a cultured city, but it’s got more than a little bit of a wild side too. Once the sun goes down and the museums close, the City of Light’s nightlife is not to be missed! Read on for some of the best bars and clubs Paris has to offer. Bars Bar Hemingway Liberated from the Germans as the Allies swept across Europe, this bar makes a lot of its association with American author and
Whether it is your first or tenth trip to Paris, there is always something to see, do or eat. Not only is it one the world’s top travel destinations, but it also ranks very highly on travellers’ lists of return destinations. So what exactly draws people here in the first place and then back again? The Culture Trip’s infographic has the answer – here’s your essential guide to the main attractions found in The City of Light! 1.Where to Go
Just because the mammoth amounts of snow the Alps have had this year is starting to melt and the ski season drawing to an end, doesn’t mean that adventures in the mountains have to stop. With the new summer season comes a whole new raft of extreme sports and adrenaline-pumping activities for thrill-seeking families to enjoy. One of the best places I’ve found to make the most of the high-octane action on offer in the Alps in the summer months
The iconic soufflé: it’s usually a novice chef’s pride and joy, or the bane of their kitchen existence. At its core, this treat is fundamentally French in so many ways. To the creator of the dish, it is considered a test of skill, talent and cooking intuition. From the consumer’s point of view, it is pure heaven and surprisingly satisfying to pop its top and enjoy the wafting aromas as the pastry deflates. In theory, the soufflé ought to be
La Clusaz in the Savoie region of the French Alps has a reputation for freestyle and freeride skiing that spans three decades, with many a champion hailing from this resort. If you and your kids have a passion for skiing or snowboarding and are looking to try some freestyle or freeride skiing, the charming alpine village of La Clusaz is definitely the place to start. Snowboarding is very trendy right now and I must confess that most teenagers I know
