Tag Archives: French culture

Villefranche – Cycling on a Sunday

Villefranche-sur-Mer is a gorgeous little town on the French Riviera. Just past Nice and not far from Beaulieu and Monaco, Villefranche has the perfect French charm with its pretty colourful buildings that look over the harbour. From the little cafés and restaurants on the port to the narrow alleys and streets, this is a quaint little [...]…

French Style Art

French style art is popular around the world so I thought I would put up a few pictures of one of my favourite South African artists. Have a look at these Provençal style original oil paintings – well known South African artist Christel Read. These are perfect if you are trying to recreate that French style [...]…

St Paul de Vence – hidden streets and the best views in Provence

St Paul de Vence is a tiny hilltop town in the Alpes-Maritimes department in southeastern France, Cote D’Azur. It is one of the oldest medieval towns on the French Riviera and probably one of the most beautiful. What makes it so unique are the gorgeous views extending over the French Riviera hills and countryside, and [...]…