We’re so lucky we don’t live in the Caribbean where every hurricane seems to grow in force every year. This kind of harsh climate change is something even Trump can not deny, you would hope.On the French Riviera, the weather is changing too; We achieved an official heat record this year. It has not been […]
From 1 October, you can take your dog to any beach in the South of France. But where are you welcome with your four-legged child during high season, from April 1st until the end of September? Fortunately, the French Riviera made room for dogs and their bosses. Here you have all the Côte d’Azur dog […]
The inhabitants of the Cote d’Azur have a new celebrity; American / Canadian actress Pamela Anderson, who we still admire for her Baywatch running actions in that red wavy bathing suit. Nowadays she calls herself Pam, we are no longer talking about rockstar weddings, booz and drugs, but she lives cozy somewhere on the French […]
Mougins properties for sale Actors, writers, artists, they all came since the 50’s and are still visiting on and buying on the Côte d’Azur because of it’s mix of glamour and pure nature. The French Riviera is for sure one of the best places on Earth to live in, and Mougins might be the place […]
Finally, it gets a little less hot on the Cote d’Azur. In addition to the new 38.3-degree record in Cannes, we were already very stuffy because everyone was secretly holding their breaths in fear of forest fires. We’ve had enough forest fires this year; a spark of a motor that drives too sharp on or […]
It is hot on the French Riviera and the month of August even has to start. Of course, the start goes in a traditional way in which the south goes to the north to avoid the hustle and bustle. And on the other hand, the North comes to the south to enjoy that heated bustle. […]
Local news from the Côte d’Azur While I just turn a chicken leg on the barbeque, a Canadian flying extinguisher flies over me. “Did I made too much smoke?” is the first thought that comes up but fortunately; the shower with 6000 liters of water is not for me: they’re flying to a bigger fire, […]
Dining is part of the French Riviera lifestyle. Mediterranean cuisine is famous, healthy and loved by young and old. That is not without a reason; the quality of French restaurants is perfect, according to tourists and to be honest; you actually can eat a decent meal everywhere. But if ‘decent’ is not enough and you […]
Interesting developments in the French Riviera housing market; real estate agents must handle and publish fixed commission percentages and, in the meanwhile, they are being battled by the notary. Those serious notaries are quietly but slowly taking over a piece of the real estate market. Bad for real estate brokers and good for house owners / […]
Cannes, the city full of glamor, red carpet, champagne and fast sports cars also has a quiet side. Just walk past the harbor and turn right on the sea road, towards Mandelieu and Theoule. Here you will find the Croix de Garde and La Bocca neighborhoods. The beach restaurants here are a bit more relaxed […]