Grasse, France ~ The scent of a woman …
Grasse France. We had saved today for the historic and hilly town of Grasse, the world capital of perfume, located about ten miles up the hills of the Maritime Alps behind Cannes. The small town of Grasse still accounts for two thirds of France’s production of perfume essence and food flavorings. The hills around…
Eden Roc : Lunch at the Hotel Cap Eden Roc in Antibes
Eden Roc : Lunch at the Hotel Cap Eden Roc in Antibes Read our previous posting “ZSP : Is Nice still really nice?” I have asked for a lunch reservation at the Hotel du Cap Eden Roc in Antibes. Yes, the beautiful restaurant terrace overlooking the Mediterranean where a simple starter salad like a…
African Queen, Beaulieu-sur-Mer: Best pizza ever!
The name “African Queen” probably conjures up memories of the dynamic duo, Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn in the 1951 film by the same name — but forget that movie for now. Close your eyes and imagine a restaurant with exotic decor … rosewood paneling, African motifs, lush tropical plants. Large parts of the restaurant…
St. Petersburg, Russia ~ Le Nozze di Figaro at the Mariinsky Theatre
St. Petersburg, Russia ~ Le Nozze di Figaro at the Mariinsky Theatre Stay tuned to BonVoyageurs.com for more Countries of the World as we share our joie de vivre from around the world. Luxury escapes, cruises and city breaks to Quebec City, New York, Washington, Buenos Aires. In Europe, places like Paris France, Nice France,…