The journal
Notes from the Riviera
Hidden spots, honest food guides, race logistics and neighbourhood walks, written for travellers who prefer to know before they go.
Hidden spots · 5 min read
A quiet morning in Cimiez: gardens, Roman ruins and a different Nice
Above the seafront, Cimiez rewards a slower morning: monastery gardens, Roman baths and olive trees, with a few practical details that make the difference.
Neighbourhoods · 4 min read
From Nice’s port to Mont Boron: the city’s quieter eastern side
Antique shops, fishing boats, shaded hillside paths and a proper sea swim: how to spend an unhurried day between Port Lympia and Mont Boron.
Hidden spots · 6 min read
The quiet coves between Nice and Monaco, and when to go
Five swimming spots locals keep to themselves, with the hour each one is at its best.
Food & wine · 7 min read
Eating like a Niçois: a field guide beyond the Promenade
Socca, petits farcis and the bistros where the menu is still handwritten.
Athletes · 8 min read
Ironman Nice race week: the logistics nobody tells you
Where to stay, how to recon the bike course and where to eat the night before.
Neighbourhoods · 9 min read
What is the French Riviera? A map and a clear answer
Where the French Riviera begins and ends, the stops that define it, and how it differs from the Côte d’Azur and Provence.