My guide to: Grasse

Famed for its perfume industry, Grasse is a town located in the mountains along the Cote d’Azur which is sure to leave a sweet impression in your mind. With an abundance of museums, picturesque old town and incredible views over the mountains, it’s a place I would deffo recommend visiting. Museums I’ve visited Grasse three …

My guide to: Biot

During my time working as an au pair in France, I lived very close to Biot and spent a lot of my time in the village. It’s small and quaint but with a lively spirit and a rich artistic heritage - here’s a few of the things you can get up to there. WANDER AROUND …

My guide to: Beaulieu-sur-Mer

My parents and I visited Beaulieu-sur-Mer on a spontaneous day trip after an unsuccessful trip to Eze (luckily, my revisit alone was much more successful which you can read about here!) It was the day after my birthday and the middle of my parents stay in France so we wanted to go somewhere lively yet …

My guide to: Cros-de-Cagnes

Cros-de-Cagnes is a place I never intended to visit; it was on a search for the beach at Cagnes-sur-Mer when I stumbled across this little town and I am so glad that I did! With a rich and still active fishing heritage, pebbled beach and a buzzing community atmosphere, I think it is a hidden …

My guide to: Villeneuve-Loubet

If you've ever flown into Nice airport before, you might have already noticed the large white buildings in a wave like shape on the coast. This is Villeneuve-Loubet; or part of it more like. The town is split into two with the beach and village about a 10 minute drive from each other. They seem …

My guide to: Monaco

Did you know that Monaco is the second smallest country in the world? Yes, that’s right - it’s not actually part of France but is its own principality since it has its own monarchy. That came as a surprise to me when I visited but one thing which I had known already was that Monaco …

Hotel Review: Best Western So Co – Nice

When it comes to looking for a place to stay in Nice, there is definitely not a shortage of properties - hotels, Airbnb, hostels. After spending 3 months working as an au pair close to Nice, I hadn't needed to find anywhere to stay until my parents came and visited for the weekend for my …

My guide to: Cannes

Now this city I Cannes-not wait to tell you about! (okay sorry, you’ll just have to get used to my puns) Home to its annual film festival, rows of designer boutiques that I can only dream of shopping at and crystal clear waters, Cannes is not short of a bit of a glamour! Located on the …

Walking the ‘Sentier du Tire Poil – Cap d’Antibes

Now call me old fashioned but I love a good coastal path so when I heard about the ‘Sentier du Tire Poil’ at Cap d’Antibes, I knew I had to go. After a weekend of feeling sorry for myself after catching a cold from my au pair children (an unwelcome perk of the job), I …

My guide to: Cagnes-sur-Mer

Cagnes-sur-Mer is a town located around 8 miles west of Nice on the Cote d’Azur and includes the perfect mix of a picturesque old town and bustling new town, all within a short drive to the beach. I took a trip to discover what was on offer and definitely was not disappointed! HAUT DE CAGNES …