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Hotel Le Canberra, Cannes, France
Charles and I stayed at the Hotel Le Canberra in Cannes for several nights not too long ago, and I must say, it was the perfect little gem of a hotel. It was the end of September, which is the best time to travel to the Riviera—rates go down because it’s past the peak tourist season; the weather is ideal (warm days and cool nights); and the streets and beaches are free of all the hubbub that inundates the region…
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Mirazur, Menton, France
One of the most spectacular meals I’ve ever had was at Mirazur on the French Riviera. The dining experience was one of a well-directed, well-rehearsed gastronomic operetta, led by the Argentine chef extraordinaire, Mauro Colagreco. The restaurant’s cliffside location offers incredible views of the Mediterranean coast from Menton to Roquebrune-Cap-Martin and beyond. Built into the hillside below the restaurant, a terraced garden cultivated by Colagreco and team provides fresh produce and flowers that make their way onto each and every…
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Musée National Fernand Léger, Biot, France
The Musée National Fernand Léger is a jewel tucked away in the quiet Riviera town of Biot. Fernand Léger was an avant-garde artist who dabbled in painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpting, and tapestry work. While his is not necessarily a household name, he was a tremendous contributor to the cubism movement in the early part of the 20th Century. His pieces are quite distinctive, known for their dynamic use of color and contrast of shapes and forms. Shortly before his death…
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Le Sentier du Littoral, Cap d’Antibes, France
We arrived at Plage de la Garoupe on the eastern shore of Cap D’Antibes about 30 minutes before sunset. Parking was easy, and thankfully there was clear signage leading to the trailhead of the Sentier du Littoral. I heard that the Sentier du Littoral was a great spot for watching the sun set upon the Riviera horizon. The trail started on a little peninsula jutting into the Baie des Anges with incredible panormaic views stretching from Antibes to Nice and beyond…
