Category Archives: Fun Stuff to Do

Next Winter Olympics will be in… Nice!

Posted on February 22, 2026 by Allison Coe

Were you glued to the Olympic figure skating and ice dancing competitions over the last couple of weeks?   Well guess where the next ones are going to be… in Nice! In 4 years France will be the next host of … Continue reading →

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Nice Carnaval Insider Tips

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Allison Coe

I have a whole page on Insider Carnaval Tips, explaining what’s free (lots!), what’s fun, and what to avoid.  Here are a few extras and excerpts: This year’s theme is ‘Long Live the Queen’, and my favorite float celebrates the … Continue reading →

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Next White Lotus to be shot in Saint-Tropez

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Allison Coe

Rumors have been flying that season four of The White Lotus would be set somewhere on the French Riviera… and after much speculation it’s just been reported in Variety that the next White Lotus will be set at the Airelles … Continue reading →

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Back on Track: After 5 years the Mountain Train Returns!

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Allison Coe

In 2020 a massive storm named Tempete Alex walloped the hills above Nice in the Roya Valley, washing away roads, bridges, train tracks, entire homes, and 18 townspeople.  The damage was dramatic and the rebuilding has been a long, but … Continue reading →

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Light up your Holidays with Luminiscence

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Allison Coe

Just in time for the holidays: a spectacular all-new immersive light show in the magnificent Notre-Dame Basilica.  Luminiscence: The Celestial Odyssey is a real wow, with ultra-realistic projections, remade precision mapping, a newly curated soundtrack, a live choir, and a … Continue reading →

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