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Our Love Affair with the city of Nice & the Côte D’Azur

July 29, 2018 by Lynn Leave a Comment

We love living in the Washington D.C. metro region, but the pace of life can be rather demanding.  A trip abroad where we can relax, rejuvenate and decompress is the perfect antidote, and nothing says R & R for us like the magnificent Mediterranean city of Nice, the very hospitable capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department… 

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Filed Under: Countries of the World, Europe, France, French Riviera, Nice, Travel Tales Tagged With: Cote d'azur, France, Nice, Riviera, Travel

Nice France ~ The Niceties of Nice France !

September 11, 2013 by Lynn 9 Comments

Tout simplement, Nice France exceeded our expectations. We recommend it without reservation to anybody looking for a home base from which to visit France’s renowned Cote d’Azur, aka the French Riviera, or simply as a perfect beachside vacation on its own.  Why? In essence, because of the quality and diversity of the facilities of the… 

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Filed Under: Europe, European Classics, France, French Riviera, Luxury Escapes, Nice, Travel Tales, Urban Adventures Tagged With: Cannes, Cote d'azur, Events, France, French Riviera, Maritimes Alpes, Monaco, Nice France, Provence, Saint-Tropez, St. Tropez, Travel

Grasse, France ~ The scent of a woman …

September 10, 2013 by Denis 2 Comments

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… 

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Filed Under: Europe, European Classics, France, French Riviera, Luxury Escapes, Travel Tales Tagged With: Alexandre Dumas, around the world, Cannes, city breaks, Cote d'azur, Events, Fragonard, France, French Riviera, Frick, Galimard, Grasse, Jean-Honore Fragonard, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Maritime Alps, New York City, perfume, Quebec City, Travel, United States

Beau Rivage in Nice France ~ Views, meals and comfort!

September 9, 2013 by Denis 1 Comment

  Beau Rivage in Nice France. A plage (French word for beach) whole allure and charm  will make you quickly forget Myrtle Beach, Virginia Beach, Venice Beach and other beaches of the world. The azur blue sky was back in its full glory today, but this time there was a stronger wind creating bigger waves… 

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Filed Under: Culinary Delights, Europe, European Classics, France, French Riviera, Luxury Escapes, Nice, Travel Tales, Urban Adventures Tagged With: around the world, Beach, Beau Rivage, city breaks, Cooking, Cote d'azur, Events, France, French Riviera, Home, Ice cream, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Mediterranean, Nice France, Paris, Quebec City, Topless, Topless Beach, Travel

Nice France: The best topless beach on the Cote d’Azur!

September 7, 2013 by Denis 2 Comments

Nice France : The best topless beach on the Cote d’Azur ( French Riviera ) ! Nice France has 40 beaches along its 10km (about 6 miles) shoreline, 25 public beaches and 15 private ones. We have so far during this trip enjoyed dinner on the beach at Blue Beach, a private beach near the… 

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Filed Under: Europe, European Classics, France, French Riviera, Luxury Escapes, Nice, Travel Tales, Urban Adventures Tagged With: around the world, Beach, city breaks, Corsica, Cote d'azur, Events, France, French Riviera, Hotel Negresco, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Mediterranean Sea, Negresco, Nice France, Quebec City, Topless, Topless Beach, Travel

Eze le Village ~ Lunch with a view of paradise

August 28, 2013 by Denis 1 Comment

Eze le Village – Lunch with a view of paradise ! Read our previous posting “Bouillabaisse anyone? La Mere Germaine!” Events of the day *Cafe au Lait on beautiful Place Garibaldi in Nice *Scenic bus drive along the Nice harbor and up the mountains to the perched village of Eze *Unforgettable lunch at Chateau Eza… 

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Filed Under: Culinary Delights, Europe, European Classics, France, French Riviera, Luxury Escapes, Travel Tales Tagged With: around the world, Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Chateau Eza, city breaks, Cote d'azur, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Events, Eze, France, French Riviera, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Michael Caine, Quebec City, Travel, Villa Kerylos

Villefranche sur Mer ~ Idyllic and upscale !

August 27, 2013 by Denis 3 Comments

Villefranche sur Mer – Idyllic and upscale ! Read our previous posting “Nice France : My kind of town!” The main events of our day: *Day trip from Nice to the delightful town of Villefranche sur Mer *Taking the train to and from Villefranche sur Mer *Having a bouillabaisse lunch at La Mere Germaine The… 

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Filed Under: Europe, European Classics, France, French Riviera, Travel Tales Tagged With: around the world, city breaks, Cote d'azur, Events, France, French Riviera, Joie de vivre, La Mere Germaine, luxury escapes, Quebec City, Villefranche, Villefranche Sur Mer

Nizza or Nice France ? Cote d’Azur or French Riviera ?

August 15, 2013 by Denis 2 Comments

Nizza or Nice France ? Cote d’Azur or French Riviera ? Read our previous posting “Public Transport in France : a marvel“ I should be ready soon to make a list of our touring priorities for our upcoming trip to Nizza ( Nice France ) and the Cote d’Azur (French Riviera), and determine what will… 

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TOP 10 travel experts and influencers on social media and rated as one of the most influential travel bloggers in the world, Denis and Lynn Gagnon have been circling the globe for more than 45 years. Former international business travelers, they know how to travel - with class, comfort, and style. Members of the National Press Club, PTBA , NATJA and SATW. Wish to connect? Email them at [email protected].

A NEW addition to the BonVoyageurs team is Atlanta-based travel writer and culinary expert Dominique Gagnon, and travel photographer Justin Ellis. By day, Dominique designs and grows new meaningful consumer brands, while Justin is a neuroscientist and psychiatrist researching early brain development. By night, they are watching Chef's Table while plotting their next culinary and sport adventure.

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