Juan les Pins is the seaside town which forms part of the historic town of Antibes.   It was made famous in the 1920’s by such people as Picasso, J Scott Fitzgerald, and Ernest Hemmingway to name but a few!   This lively and relaxed town is still a Mecca for tourists today with lots of cafes, bars restaurants, casino, nice sandy beaches, and a variety of hotels and guesthouses to stay in. 

The beautiful Art Deco Hotel Belles Rives was a formerly a villa and the home of J Scott Fitzgerald and his wife Zelda during the 1920’s.  You can still see several references to their time there on display in the hotel.   It is well worth a visiting even if you are not staying there and the view from the restaurant terrace is quite breathtaking.

There are many historic and medieval villages tucked away in the Eastern Cote d'Azur/Alpes- Maritimes hills just a few kilometres from the coastal towns of Cannes, Antibes and Nice which offer a completely different perspective of the French Riviera to many of the more famous coastal towns.

With stunning countyryside views Chateauneuf-Grasseis a picturesque and quiet medieval village with its narrow streets, town hall, library perched on a hilltop 7 kms to the north east of Grasse famous as 'the perfume capital of the world' a lively and interesting historic town -  there are plenty of shops, restaurants, museums and places to stay.  The aroma of Herbes de Provence, essential oils and perfumes are in abundance in Grasse and the local villages.   Make sure you also pay a visit to the famous Fragonard perfumerie, museum and shop. You can find more details on this link http://www.fragonard.com/parfums_grasse/GB/fragonard/grasse/. 

Looking to buy an off plan apartment on the French Riviera?  This could be just for you - Located in the delightful town of Menton and walking distance to the shops, markets, beaches, train and bus stations, this prestigious development with communal pool offers studios, one, two and three bedroom apartments with prices starting from just €177,000!  Parking is available at an extra cost. The residence is scheduled for completion the first quarter of 2014.  For more information please click on the link http://www.npia.co.uk/component/estateagent/property/446/prestigious-new-apartmentst-for-sale-500-metres-from-beaches-in-menton.html or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Whether you are thinking about buying your dream home on the French Riviera or simply on holiday in the region, why not take a day tour with Azur Wine Tours?  They offer a range of tailor made tours taking in some of the award winning Provencal vineyards (with wine tasting) whilst also discovering some of the spectacular countryside Provence has to offer.  They offer complimentary pick up and drop off points in the Cannes and Antibes area with prices starting from 85€ per person.  Take a look at their website for more details http://azurwinetours.com/

If you are visiting the Nice area this week, you may still be able to get tickets for the World Figure Skating Championships.  The championships are being held in Nice from 26th March until 1st April.  For ticket availability click on the link - reduced prices for children and groups.

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