French Riviera

The “Dual-Coast” Itinerary: Bridging the French and Italian Rivieras by Sea

Tomasz Bobrowski — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:23:41 +0000

It’s a common misconception that the French and Italian Rivieras are two separate trips, booked months apart with a flight in between. But if you look at a map, you’ll see they’re actually on the same coastline.

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Tulips in Provence

Tomasz Bobrowski — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 17:20:52 +0000

Tulips in Provence are the springtime equivalent of lavender. You don't have to go to the Netherlands to admire tulip fields – it is enough to visit the vicinity of the town of Lurs.

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Bormes-les-Mimosas

Tomasz Bobrowski — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:03:19 +0000

Bormes-les-Mimosas is a Provencal town which is located a bit off the beaten track, somewhere between Toulon and Saint-Tropez. It’s certainly worth visiting Bormes – and not only during the flowering of the mimosa.

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Three Sisters of Provence – Provencal abbeys

Tomasz Bobrowski — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:30:29 +0000

The "Three Sisters of Provence" is the colloquial name for the three historic Cistercian abbeys in Provence. These are the abbeys Senanque, Silvacane, and Thoronet. They can all be visited.

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Tourrettes-sur-Loup

Tomasz Bobrowski — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:15:43 +0000

Tourrettes-sur-Loup is a small town near Vence on the French Riviera. It belongs to that group of typical medieval fortified villages in the region, and is picturesquely situated on the slope of a hill.

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