Showing posts with label French Riviera. Show all posts
Showing posts with label French Riviera. Show all posts

Monte Carlo

April 20, 2024

Monte Carlo by night, a souvenir from my trip to the Monte Carlo Rolex Masters and the French Riviera.
Date: April 13

Menton


Menton is a town on the French Riviera in southeast France. It’s known for beaches and gardens such as the Serre de la Madone garden, showcasing rare plants. East, the hilly, medieval old town is home to Basilique Saint-Michel, with its 18th-century bell tower, and the ornate facade of La Chapelle des Pénitents-Blancs.

A souvenir from my trip to French Riviera.
Date: April 13

Marineland Antibes

May 05, 2023

The largest killer whale pool complex in the world with a capacity of 11,000,000 US gallons (42,000 m3) of water and a panoramic glass wall 64 metres (210 ft) long. Marineland holds four orcas: Inouk, Wikie, Moana, and Keijo.I had a wonderful time in this park.

Date: April 14

Marineland Antibes


The Marineland of Antibes is a theme park founded in 1970. As of April 2020, Marineland housed a total of 12 bottlenose dolphins. The names of the dolphins are: Malou (F), Sharky (F), Rocky (M), Dam (M), Neo (M), Nala (F), Tux (M), Ania (F), Jo (F), Kai (M), Luà (F), and Ollie (F).

Date: April 14

Monaco


A souvenir from my trip to Nice and Monte Carlo for the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters tennis tournament.
Date: April 11

Antibes


Antibes is a resort town between Cannes and Nice on the French Riviera. It’s known for its old town enclosed by 16th-century ramparts with the star-shaped Fort Carré. This overlooks luxury yachts moored at the Port Vauban marina.

Date: April 14

Beaulieu-sur-Mer


Beaulieu-sur-Mer, a seaside commune on the French Riviera between Nice and the Principality of Monaco. The town is located east of Cap Ferrat. It adjoins the towns of Villefranche-sur-Mer, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and Èze.

Date: April 15

Baie des Anges


Baie des Anges is a Mediterranean bay that stretches from Nice to Cap d'Antibes in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. It is bordered in particular by the Promenade des Anglais in Nice.

Date: April 15

Cannes

August 07, 2022

Cannes, a resort town on the French Riviera, is famed for its international film festival. Its Boulevard de la Croisette, curving along the coast, is lined with sandy beaches, upmarket boutiques and palatial hotels. It’s also home to the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, a modern building complete with red carpet and Allée des Étoiles – Cannes’ walk of fame.

RR: Vacation RR
Date: July 29

Marseille

June 04, 2022
Marseille, a port city in southern France, has been a crossroads of immigration and trade since its founding by the Greeks circa 600 B.C. At its heart is the Vieux-Port (Old Port), where fishmongers sell their catch along the boat-lined quay. It surrounds a lively yacht marina and is known for its stylish hotels, waterfront cafes, and seafood restaurants.

RR: Vacation RR
Date: May 26

From Monaco

March 29, 2022

A beautiful cityscape of Monte Carlo, Monaco. Monte Carlo is situated on a prominent escarpment at the base of the Maritime Alps along the French Riviera. Near the quarter's western end is the world-famous Place du Casino. The quarter's eastern part includes the community of Larvotto with Monaco's only public beach.

Many thanks Alessia!
Date: March 23

Marché aux Fleurs

September 16, 2021

Near the Old Port, Marché aux Fleurs in Nice, France has been selling flowers to the public for more than 100 years. Today, it is still one of France’s foremost markets, selling delicious fruit and vegetables as well as local flowers.

RR: Vacation RR
Date: Sept 11