Frejus – A Fascinating History
As you leave the A8 autoroute from Nice at Exit 38-Frejus, an imposing Roman monument hints at its historical past. Indeed, Frejus is often referred to as the French Pompeii. It was here that Julius Caesar founded the first Roman military harbour on the Mediterranean coast, and with its 2,000-year-old…
Cruise the French Riviera aboard ‘Les Bateaux Verts’
You don’t have to be a millionaire to enjoy the stunning sea vistas along the French Riviera. For over sixty years, the maritime transport company ‘Les Bateaux Verts’ or Green Boats has been shuttling people across the Gulf of Saint Tropez, connecting coastal towns like Sainte-Maxime, Cogolin, Port Grimaud and…
Collobrières: A Picturesque Provencal Village
This heavenly hilltop village, capital of Les Maures, floats high above the famed coastline of the French Riviera, and while blessed with historical and natural beauty, it is renowned for its chestnuts! The coast road to Collobrieres snakes up steep cliffs that plunge to a forested valley while in the…
Cooking with Carmelo: Creme Caramel
It was the ancient Romans who understood the binding capacity of eggs and were first known to cook them with milk and honey into various custard-like dishes. Italian legend has it that the Medici family, a powerful and influential banking family from Florence in the 15th Century, were responsible for…
Cooking with Carmelo: Summer Salad
Summer Salad by Chef Carmelo Serves 4 people Ingredients: 1 Butter lettuce (separated and washed) 2 Oranges (peeled and sliced) 40g Parmesan cheese (cut into thin chunks) 50g Anise (thinly sliced) 2 tbsp Olive Oil 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar Method: Wash and separate lettuce and allow leaves to dry (can…