The Riviera

Medieval village of Eze: Phoenicians of the French Riviera
Today’s "Monaco Neighbour" is the medieval village of Eze, perched in the mountains between Nice and Monaco. Like a phoenix nest, it rises 427 meters above the peninsula of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.
30 Jul, 2017
Monaco’s Marvellous Walks: Promenade Le Corbusier
HelloMonaco continues its series on Monaco’s most marvellous walks, taking you on a journey through the coastal as well as hilltop walks of the region, revealing the best ways to get there, beautiful things to see and telling interesting curiosities about the area.
11 Jun, 2017
Monaco’s Marvellous Walks: La Mala
The area surrounding Monaco is known to have some of the most beautiful walking trails, whether they are in the hills directly above the Principality or on the seafront.
12 Mar, 2017
Ventimiglia: Medieval Town of Italian Riviera
Ventimiglia is a small Italian town, 30 minutes away from Monaco, just on the border of France and Italy. It is mainly known for its small but colorful food market (Mercato) open every day of the week.
24 Feb, 2017
La Turbie: Small Paradise on Earth next to Monaco
Not everyone knows the small town of La Turbie on the French Riviera. It is overshadowed by both the beauty of Monaco and the popularity of Nice. But if you do slow down on your way from Nice to Monaco, you would fall in love with this place.
18 Feb, 2017
Top 7 Activities to Experience on Ski Holidays in France
Aside from skiing or snowboarding, ski resorts are full of ideas and activities to do in the snow to attract holidaymakers, such as airborne luge, mountain biking on the snow, ice-driving, etc. The choice is wide.
11 Feb, 2017
Monaco Neighbours – Notre Dame de Laghet, French Riviera
If you are a long-term resident of the French Riviera, you have surely heard of a miraculous sanctuary in the neighborhood of La Turbie.
27 Dec, 2016
Frequent Earthquakes near Monaco: should we worry?
In 24 hours, between Wednesday and Thursday last week, nearly three quakes were recorded in the region of Gap and Digne (Hautes-Alpes and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence), with intensities between 1.1 to 4.1 on the Richter scale. Thankfully, there was no damage or casualties. The strongest quake (4.
20 Nov, 2016
Ghostbusters of the French Riviera
Romain and Nicolas are ghost trackers. They help “haunted” people and explore ruins like the ones at Castillon in order to demonstrate the existence of paranormal phenomena. It always starts with "making contact".
16 Nov, 2016
IKEA to open store in Nice
IKEA is now preparing to open on the Cote d'Azur. The world famous furniture store will open its doors in 2018, next to the Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice. The Swedish furniture empire announced the start of construction in early 2017.
11 Nov, 2016
Discovering French Menton: The Perfect Winter Getaway
This colourful medieval city is only 20 minutes from Monaco and 30 minutes from the Italian border. With Menton’s temperate climate and 316 days of sunshine a year, it is an absolute paradise, even in the depths of winter.
3 Nov, 2016
Weekend in Provence: Your Trip to a Paradise
Provence is just a few hours from Monaco and if you’ve been dreaming of a Provencal getaway, look no further! Can you get a taste of Provence in just one weekend? Absolutely so! Here are some tips for a weekend in paradise.
15 Oct, 2016
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