The French Riviera

Seborga
The Principality of Seborga: Where Royalty Reigns Among Italian Medieval Charm
Giorgio I, Prince of Seborga, Prince Marcello I, Princess Nina… It all has a charming ring to it, don’t you think? The Principality of Seborga does exist and is indeed quite close to Monaco, nearer than Èze in fact, but traveling in the opposite direction just across the Italian.
25 Aug, 2020
Villa Santo Sospir
When Frescoes of Villa Santo Sospir Come to Life
Mythology and transformed sexuality in the life and work of Jean Cocteau Eyebrows furrowed with anger, piercing gazes, passionately closed lips, graceful silhouettes — it is impossible to look away from these faces and bodies.
11 Dec, 2019
The rare white truffle of Piedmont, Italy: the hunt is on!
Put on your boots and join us in Piedmont, Italy — Monaco’s next­door neighbour.
26 Oct, 2019
Monaco’s Marvellous Walks: Chemin de Nietzsche
Undeniably, the hills and coastal areas surrounding Monaco are some of the most beautiful places in the world; they each have their own unique charm that is worth discovering.
12 Oct, 2019
Nice - a guide to almost non-touristic paths
Travel Nice – a guide to almost non-touristic paths
Nice, a close Monaco neighbour is a vibrant and beautiful city on the French Riviera, always nice for a stroll or a day out.
4 Sep, 2019
Sanremo
Sanremo Travel Guide: Best Italian seaside resort
Sanremo, one of the loveliest Italian seaside resorts, is situated on the natural gulf of the Riviera dei Fiori (Flowers’ Riviera) on the Western Ligurian Coast.
10 Aug, 2019
Saint-Tropez
Holidays in Saint-Tropez – The Jet-Setters’ Pearl
HelloMonaco was captivated by the small, though surely world-famous port, Saint-Tropez, this scenic place in the neighborhood around Monaco. This small town in the Var region is much more than just an elite resort.
27 Jul, 2019
Cap d’Antibes
Top 5 Cap d’Antibes Beach Hotels & Villas
Caps are born unique, extravagantly idyllic. Since the Greeks arrived in the fourth century BC to create their local town there that they called «Anti-polis», Cap d’Antibes has been waiting like a magnet for the glittering assortment of larger than life people to immerse themselves in its extraordinary potential.
26 Jun, 2019
Beausoleil
Beausoleil, Upper Monte-Carlo
In this article, you will learn more about the history of Beausoleil and its relationship to Monaco. The border between France and Monaco is quite tricky to find. Like a thread, it is intertwined with the French commune of Beausoleil and the Principality.
16 Jun, 2019
Monaco’s Marvellous Walks: Tête de Chien
HelloMonaco continues its unique series on Monaco’s Marvellous Walks, taking you on a tour of some of the most wonderful walking trails that can be found in the heart of the Principality and the surrounding area.
15 May, 2019
Mur de Barrez
Mur de Barrez: Monaco’s Blessings Shine Deep into France
The Prince of Monaco, no different than the Queen of England, is invested with additional aristocratic titles that bear witness to the country’s fascinating path through history.
15 Feb, 2019
Grasse perfumery: rare jasmine and catherine medici’s fragrant gloves
In this article, we introduce the town of Grasse which is also known by many as the capital of perfume. What comes first to your mind when the town of Grasse is mentioned? You may know that this place is often classed as a world capital of perfumes.
31 Jan, 2019
Cap Ferrat
Amazing Villas and Hotels of Cap Ferrat
The name Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat immediately conjures up images of the absolute pinnacle of affluence — which it is. And it does share with Monaco the leadership among the priciest real estate on the planet.
28 Sep, 2018
Château Roubine
In Vino Veritas: Where to weekend amongst the vines of Cotes de Provence
The History of Cotes de Provence As Benjamin Franklin famously remarked, «the discovery of a wine is of greater moment than the discovery of a constellation. The universe is too full of stars.» I feel the same way about the Var.
9 Sep, 2018
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