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The Monte Carlo Tennis Masters
To all tennis fans and sports lovers, the Monte-Carlo Masters is kicking off on April 6th, lasting until …
Pointe des Sans-Culottes trail
Hello hikers! Pointe des Sans-Culottes hike beginning in the vibrant city of Nice, France is a trail with …
Institut de Francais–total French immersion language school just a ten-minute walk from Villa Hippocampo!
Bonjour mes amis! (Hello my friends!) The beautiful town of Villefranche-sur-Mer on the French Riviera is not just …
Mimosa Season in the South of France
The magical Mimosa Season has arrived in the South of France! My joy cannot be contained! I am …
Nice Carnival Events
Bonjour! I’d like to introduce the enchanting world of Nice Carnival, one of the most iconic events on …
Cote d’Azur Cornice Roads Worth Driving On
I love the French Coastline and love driving and exploring the little hidden treasures this incredible place has …
Follow Picasso’s Footsteps along the Azure Coast
The Azure Coast is magnificent, and it is no wonder why Pablo Picasso, one of the greatest artists …
Attending a Ballet in Monaco
I love the South of France and use every chance I get to visit and enjoy it. My …
A Day on a Yacht along the Cote d’Azur: Nice to Monaco
The Azure coastline is incredible, with many beautiful sceneries that I simply can’t describe here – you will …
A James Bond-guided Tour Through the French Riviera
Any fan of the iconic secret agent 007 will enjoy my guide through the famous and not-so-famous places …
A Night At The Opera
Nice has one of the nicest opera houses I have been to. The original opera house was built …
A Perfect Town To Shop for Fresh and locally produced groceries.
I generally shop for my fresh produce every other day at an outdoor market in the next town …
An Overnight Trip To Venice From Villefranche
I am often tempted to just stay in Villefranche, hanging out on one of Villa Hippocampo’s verandas, enjoying …
Luxury Holiday Itinerary on the French Riviera
Let’s be honest: the French Riviera was never meant to be subtle and understated. When it comes to …
Sightseeing in Villefranche, Nice & Antibes using Villa Hippocampo as your base
The French Riviera is one of the most visited coastal strips in the world, and it’s not hard …
Just for Teens (and the active and young at heart…)
Having a difficult time convincing your teens to accompany you to Villefranche-sur-Mer for the holidays? It’s hard to …