The terraced hillsides, rocky capes, and secluded coves of the French Riviera provide some of the world's most spectacular garden settings, and its delightful climate has drawn legendary figures in the arts, literature, and international society since the eighteenth century. In this beautifully designed volume, Louisa Jones turns her gardening and literary talents to the magnificent gardens of the French Riviera, some beloved by visitors for over a century, but most private and hitherto unphotographed. The author's love of plants and gardening really shines through in the text that weaves history, charming anecdotes, and a detailed description of the gardens and plants featured, from the Rothschild villa to the rustic vigor of a well-tended olive grove. Abundantly illustrated with stunning photographs by Vincent Motte, and complete with a list of gardens to visit as well as a buyer's guide to the best nurseries and plant suppliers in the region, Gardens of the French Riviera is a marvelous gift for any garden lover planning to visit the South of France.
Bilingual English/French Book (Livre bilingue anglais/français) French Riviera is one of the first modern resort areas. It began as a winter health resort at the end of the 18th century. With the arrival of the railway it became the playground and vacation spot of British, Russian, and other aristocrats, such as Queen Victoria and King Edward VII, when he was Prince of Wales. In the summer, it also played home to many members of the Rothschild family. In the first half of the 20th century, it was frequented by artists and writers, including Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Edith Wharton, Somerset Maugham, and Aldous Huxley, as well as wealthy Americans and Europeans. After World War II, it became a popular tourist destination and convention site. Many celebrities, such as Elton John and Brigitte Bardot, have homes in the region. The French Riviera is a major yachting and cruising area with several marinas along its coast. According to the Côte d'Azur Economic Development Agency, each year the Riviera hosts 50% of the world's superyacht fleet, with 90% of all superyachts visiting the region's coast at least once in their lifetime. As a tourist centre it benefits from 300 days of sunshine per year, 115 kilometres (71 mi) of coastline and beaches, 18 golf courses, 14 ski resorts and 3,000 restaurants. Although the Riviera is famous for the glamour of St. Tropez, Monaco or the Cannes Film Festival, there are many other less well known attractions, such as the perched villages of Eze and Gourdon, the perfumeries of Grasse and the glass blowers of Biot, the potters in Vallauris. The Riviera has been the inspiration for many well-known artists such as Picasso and many of their works are on display in local museums and art galleries. For sponsorship opportunities please contact me. (La Côte d'Azur est l'un des premiers station balnéaire moderne. Il a commencé comme une station thermale d'hiver à la fin du 18ème siècle. Avec l'arrivée du chemin de fer dans le milieu du 19e siècle, il est devenu l'endroit aire de jeux et de vacances d'aristocrates britanniques, russes et autres, telles que la reine Victoria et le roi Edouard VII, quand il était prince de Galles. En été, il a aussi joué à la maison à beaucoup de membres de la famille Rothschild. Dans la première moitié du 20e siècle, il a été fréquenté par des artistes et des écrivains, comme Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Edith Wharton, Somerset Maugham et Aldous Huxley, ainsi que des riches Américains et Européens. Après la Seconde Guerre mondiale, il est devenu une destination touristique populaire et lieu du congrès. De nombreuses célébrités, comme Elton John et Brigitte Bardot, ont des maisons dans la région. La Côte d'Azur est une voile principale et une zone de croisière, avec plusieurs marinas le long de ses côtes. Selon l'Agence de Développement Economique de la Côte d'Azur, chaque année, la Côte d'Azur accueille 50% de la flotte de superyacht du monde, avec 90% de tous les superyachts visitant la côte au moins une fois dans leur vie. En tant que centre touristique il bénéficie de 300 jours de soleil par an, à 115 kilomètres (71 miles) de côtes et de plages, 18 parcours de golf, 14 stations de ski et 3.000 restaurants. Bien que la Côte d'Azur est célèbre pour le glamour de Saint-Tropez, Monaco ou le Festival de Cannes, il y a de nombreuses autres attractions moins bien connus, tels que les villages perchés de Eze et Gourdon, les parfumeries de Grasse et les souffleurs de verre de Biot, les potiers de Vallauris. La Côte d'Azur a été l'inspiration pour de nombreux artistes bien connus tels que Picasso et beaucoup de leurs œuvres sont exposées dans les musées et galeries d'art. Pour les possibilités de parrainage veuillez me contacter.)
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In this witty and warm-hearted account, Peter Mayle tells what it is like to realize a long-cherished dream and actually move into a 200-year-old stone farmhouse in the remote country of the Lubéron with his wife and two large dogs. He endures January's frosty mistral as it comes howling down the Rhône Valley, discovers the secrets of goat racing through the middle of town, and delights in the glorious regional cuisine. A Year in Provence transports us into all the earthy pleasures of Provençal life and lets us live vicariously at a tempo governed by seasons, not by days.
'Sex, disappointment and scandal from some of the 20th century's biggest icons all set against an impossibly luxurious and elegant French backdrop . . . You'll come away both better informed and utterly transported' Stylist 'Tales of glamour, decadence and survival . . . A peek, at once envious and satisfyingly censorious, at the lifestyles of the rich and famous' Washington Post Featuring a sparkling cast of artists, writers and historical figures including Winston Churchill, Daisy Fellowes, Salvador Dalí, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Eileen Gray and Edith Wharton, with the enigmatic Coco Chanel at its heart, CHANEL'S RIVIERA is a captivating account of a period that saw some of the deepest extremes of luxury and terror in the whole of the twentieth century. From Chanel's first summer at her Roquebrune villa La Pausa (in the later years with her German lover) amid the glamour of the pre-war parties and casinos in Antibes, Nice and Cannes to the horrors of evacuation and the displacement of thousands of families during the Second World War, CHANEL'S RIVIERA explores the fascinating world of the Cote d'Azur elite in the 1930s and 1940s. Enriched with much original research, it is social history that brings the experiences of both rich and poor, protected and persecuted, to vivid life.
Courtes notes humoristiques sur la vie d’un émigré de l’Union soviétique en France. Je pense que les erreurs dans la langue française peuvent être complètement pardonnées à un homme qui a mis les pieds sur la terre de France, ne pouvait parler qu’une seule phrase en français: cherchez la femme! Le reste des succès français j’ai l’enseignante Karine Brione.
The Rough Guide to Provence & the Côte d'Azur is the ultimate travel guide to the most compelling region of southern France. Discover the local highlights with the help of stunning photography, color-coded maps, and more listings and information than ever before. You'll find detailed practical advice on everything to see and do, from great cities like Aix and Avignon to the vibrant port of Marseille, the eerie marshlands of the Camargue, and the glamorous resorts of the Côte d'Azur. Up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels, bars, and restaurants suit all budgets. Make the most of your time in this beautiful region with The Rough Guide to Provence & the Côte d'Azur.
Côte d'Azur: Exploring the James Bond connections in the South of France The allure of the French Riviera, or the Côte d'Azur as it is variously known, needs little or no introduction. The landscape, the wealth, the film stars, the artists, the Belle Epoque architecture and the azure sea have all ensured the longevity of its rightful place in stunning coast lines and picturesque villages to soak up. That in various forms, James Bond has left his mark in such pantheons of beauteous geography is no surprise. But just what are they, and in how many forms? From his time living in Villefranche sur Mer in the summer of 2019, author Simon Firth documents, dissects and discusses the locations for: The Films, Diamonds Are Forever, Never Say Never Again and GoldenEye The Books, ROLE OF HONOUR and FOREVER AND A DAY The Residences of Sir Sean Connery, Sir Roger Moore and David Niven The Cannes Film Festival and the Carlton Intercontinental Hotel And an unfinished 1958 version of CASINO ROYALE and the 'What If..' locations. To widen the context and to add colour, the Riviera Life and its people accompany the journey with eye-catching imagery, in the definitive account of James Bond in the Côte d'Azur. With a Foreword written by Gareth Owen, Sir Roger Moore's former Personal Assistant.
