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Monaco Aquarium is a great place to learn about the marine life and oceans
Monaco Aquarium is part of the Monaco Oceanographic Museum. The museum is located on top of the hill in Monaco and is a great place to visit and explore their collection. There are always various exhibits happening there. Like modern art, or polar explorations etc. Monaco Aquarium is not very big, but it is well […]
Beautiful nature and amazing hikes in South of France Mercantour National Park
Mercantour National Park is within an hour’s drive from French Riviera. Many tourists visit South France every year and mostly enjoy famous places such as Cannes, Antibes, Nice etc. However, many do not know they can escape the busy coast and enjoy the great nature in the nearby mountains. Boreon to Refuge Cougourde hike photo […]
Port Festival in Nice, France is a fun celebration for everyone
Nice in Cote D’Azur hosts many great events during the year. Port Festival – Fete du Port is an annual festival that attracts many locals and visitors. This celebration is about fun for everyone. Port Festival Photo Gallery Port Festival takes place around the Quartier du Port – 3 blocks around the seaport. The location […]
Unique collection of original French mantel clocks
Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild in French Riviera is a famous landmark and a museum. It has a wonderful collection of porcelain and furniture. However, its collection of old clocks deserves a mention as well. Photo Gallery, Mantel Clocks When you visit this historic Tuscan type palace, you will notice the amazing timepieces in every room. […]
Valbonne peaceful and picturesque Provence town
Valbonne is a small town in the south of France near Cannes and Nice. There are a few lovely towns in the mountains in that area of Provence – Grasse, La Colle Sur Loop, Roquefort Les Pins. They all are off the beaten path and well worth the visit. It is easy to explore the […]
Contemporary art exhibit at Monaco Oceanographic Museum by Mark Quinn
Monaco Oceanographic Museum always hosts specialty exhibitions in addition to regular artifacts. When exploring this area check out the museum’s schedule of events and treat yourself to an inspiring and entertaining visit. The most recent exhibition was by Philippe Pasqua – Borderline. In 2012 Monaco Oceanographic Museum showcased works of another outstanding conceptual modern artist […]
Monaco Oceanographic Museum explores history, marine life and art
Monaco Oceanographic museum was founded in 1911 as a place to exhibit the collections by Prince Albert 1-st. The museum is situated very close to the Palace and the cathedral of Monaco. The building sits at the top of the hill overlooking the sea. One can walk to this location from the train station however […]
La Colles sur Loup a small treasure in Cote d’Azur, European cityscapes in Provence
La Colles sur Loup is a small town in Cote d’Azur, south of France. Located just a short drive from Nice and situated on picturesque hills, the town has typical southern European cityscapes and looks gorgeous within a beautiful natural environment. Looking for things to do in Nice – plan a trip to this small […]
St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Nice, Cote d’Azur
Nice is a beautiful city in Cote d’Azur, France. It was frequently visited by the Russian Tsar and nobility since 1864. St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral was built in 1912 with the help of Nicholas II. This church has a typical Russian style and is one of many famous landmarks in Nice, well worth of […]
Extreme sailing catamaran series sailing photos from the Promenade
This photo gallery showcases sailing photos of Multihull World Series 2011 – Act 7 Nice France. This nautical event draws thousands of spectators to the famous Promenade des Anglais. Extreme Catamarans had to race in light winds and perhaps this was a challenge for the teams, but for the general public watching from the beach, […]
Simple Provence pleasures – farmer’s market in Nice
Farmer’s market on Cours Saleya in Nice offers a variety of products and traditional French foods – flowers, plants, fresh produce, fine cheeses and meats. There are vendors of traditional Provence items – lavender and lavender oil, soaps, perfume, olives and olive oil from certified regions. French Market in Nice Pictures You can find the […]
