The best thing one can do during a heatwave in Nice the French Riviera, is head for the beach! If you walk along Castel Beach you will arrive at Promenade Des Anglais, a very famous beach. Many local shops and supermarkets sell parasols. I would strongly advise buying one during the summer heat to prevent…
Promenade Des Anglais Nice – Part 5
The Promenade Des Anglais is a famous beach in Nice, The Frence Riviera. It was named the Promenade Des Anglais (English walkway) due to the fact that English expat patrons paid for it in 1822. The Promenade is often busy with tourists and locals who come out to enjoy the summer or winter sunshine. it…
Places to Visit in Nice – Part 4
There is so much to do in the small town of Nice. As always ladies love to shop; and a few guys too. The Nicetoile mall is a must at least once. And if you are planning to shop there, be sure to check the store directory beforehand. It is not the largest of malls…
Nice Port – Part 3
A great way to relax your mind from the stress of life is to take a walk around Nice Port. You can enjoy the fresh air and the sea breeze. Find a seat and recollect your good thoughts for a few minutes and leave feeling revived and recharged. Gendarme yachts are used to patrol the…
Nice, Cote D’Azur: Food and Drink
In part 2 we are looking at food! 😍 There is so much choice of what to eat in Nice from the sweet and savoury treats in the local patisseries to the local French, American or Italian style take aways and Restaurants. Niçoise salad is the main regional dish. You will not have to be…
Bienvenue à Nice – Part 1
When first arriving in Nice, one will see the iconic #IloveNice monument, which looks gorgeous under the rays of fresh morning sunshine! Nice is like a hidden gem in the Cote D’Azur (coast of Azure, which is the Mediterranean coastline) France, which is also referred to as the French Riviera. First thing as you leave…
Happy Valentine’s Day
As French is known as the language of love, here are a few French Valentine phrases for you: I love you – Je t’aime I love you forever – Je t’aime pour toujours My love – Mon amour. I miss you – Tu me manques. My angel – Mon ange. You are cute – Tu…
Café Rouge
Café Rouge is a French restaurant chain in London. So if you want to get familiar with what’s on the menu in France, coming to this restaurant is a good way to find out what’s on the menu in France, particularly the Paris region. So let’s get started! One of the most refreshing drinks on…
Christmas Village on la Défense Esplanade in Paris
Paris gets very festive at this time of year just like London and many other places. A lovey place for sight seeing and of course shopping is La Défense. Here you will find Les 4 Temps shopping mall which we could call the French version of London’s Westfield’s shopping mall. Click the link to find out details about stores and restaurants. https://www.les4temps.com/…
Madrid Part 3: Shopping & Sightseeing
Madrid is the perfect place for sightseeing and buying souvenirs. There is so much to choose from. You will find fans, artistic ceramics, and ornaments ranging from the famous iconic flamenco dancers to matadors and bulls. There are also key rings, fridge magnets, T-Shirts, bags and sweatshirts for sale in tourist areas. And of course…