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Picasso, Chagall, Matisse… These artists you won’t believe lived on the French Riviera !

Introduction: The French Riviera, has long been a source of inspiration for artists. Its unique charm and beauty have made it a favorite spot for some of the world’s most renowned painters. Let’s explore how this stunning part of southern France has influenced various art movements and individual artists, especially during the Impressionism, Post-Impressionism periods,…

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February 24, 2024

The story of the French National Day: July 14th

Bastille Day Every year on July 14th, France lights up in celebration of its National Day, known around the world as Bastille Day. But what’s the story behind this festive day? Let’s dive into a little bit of history to understand why this day is so special to the French people. Bastille Day marks the…

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February 13, 2024

Why is the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco so famous ?

Note to Readers: We’ve recently published an updated version with the latest insights and highlights from the iconic race. For the most current information on this prestigious event, we invite you to read our new article. Click here to discover the latest on the Grand Prix de Monaco.   The Monaco F1 Grand Prix is…

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March 15, 2023

The 5 Best Public Beaches in the French Riviera

Plage de la Mala, Cap d’Ail Located within the Baie de Saint-Laurent commune near Nice, France, this secluded beach offers all of the peace and relaxation you need for the day. To access the beach, you must walk past the hill and down the steps until you reach the beautiful pebble filled beach. The beach…

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August 7, 2020

Top Two Medieval Villages on the French Riviera

The French Riviera is dotted with historic villages with picturesque views, but none rival the breathtaking beauty and starpower of Eze and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Both villages can be easily visited within a day, and are easy day trip from several cities on the Côte d’Azur. This easy access combined with these villages’ standout views and intriguing…

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July 1, 2020

5 Reasons To Visit French Riviera Right After The COVID-19

The current global situation and the pertaining lockdowns have left everyone with a touch of cabin fever. During this period of quarantine, most people have come to realize their true passions and have recognized traveling as one of their major life goals. Additionally, most young adults and college students didn’t get to enjoy spring break…

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June 18, 2020

The Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix

Due to Coronavirus Covid-19, unfortunately, the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix 2020 has been cancelled, but anyways, let’s learn more about it. You don’t need to be a huge fan of motor racing and race cars to fully enjoy the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix. The Monaco Grand Prix is a Formula 1 motor race…

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April 14, 2020

Behind the Nice Carnival

As you may already know, the Nice Carnival is one of the world’s major carnival events, alongside the Brazilian and the Venetian one. It is held annually in February in Nice on the French Riviera and lasts two weeks. The carnival of Nice is also one of the biggest carnivals of France and a major…

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March 3, 2020

5 reasons to visit the French Riviera in 2020 (cancelled because of covid-19)

1 – Carnival of nice Chronologically the Carnival of Nice is one of the first major event of the year. It takes place in February for almost two weeks and is very popular among residents and tourists. Millions of euros are invested in the organisation of this event, especially for the safety-related measures. In a…

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January 11, 2020