Club Vivanova turns luxury into charity for Chances for Children – Access Riviera

On Saturday 6th June, Club Vivanova, a Monaco-based leading business networking and premium gourmet wine club, will host their 6th annual Luxury Lifestyle Charity Gala Dinner at the Fairmont Monte Carlo. This epic event – “Turning Luxury Into Charity” – brings together more than 400 international guests, all to help raise funds for worthy causes. […]

80+ Lockdown Activities For Kids – Access Riviera

No one was prepared for France to close schools until May 11th.  Families have been tasked with home schooling and finding activities to do for kids at home. The most challenging aspect we’re finding is maintaining social interaction and stimulation for our sons, while keeping on top of homework and our own day-to-day work. My […]

2020 Club Vivanova Luxury Lifestyle Gala Postponement to Saturday 14th November 2020 – Access Riviera

Club Vivanova Charity Gala Postponement : Saturday 14th November 2020 In light of the current situation, Club Vivanova and the Fairmont Monte Carlo have decided that it would be in the best interests of their partners, members, guests and the event itself to postpone the Sixth Edition 2020 Luxury Lifestyle Charity Gala to Saturday 14th […]

Squibbles Giveaway – Access Riviera

After a few months in confinement it’s great that my kids aren’t going bananas at home. We’ve powered through arts and crafts, dress-up dinner parties and finished every puzzle and board game within reach. Just in time for summer I have two copies to give away of ‘Squibbles’. Squibbles by Jay Stansfield Wittily illustrated by […]

Enjoy After-Work Cocktails with Club Vivanova – Access Riviera

In 2007 in North East Scotland, BrewDog came howling into the world. The launch of BrewDog Nice in 2019 was the brand’s 91st bar. Image: BrewDog Nice On Wednesday 5th August, Club Vivanova will host a special Eden Mill Gin Experience at BrewDog Nice. The BrewDog team will create a selection of cocktails using the […]

Monaco’s new port in Ventimiglia – Access Riviera

Spectacular scenery, luxe amenities, legendary casinos and a lavish lifestyle have long been Monaco’s drawing cards. In addition, the prestigious principality on the Mediterranean Sea is also known as a premier destination for the world’s most luxurious superyachts. The city-state is home to the legendary port of Monaco, Port Hercules, Port Fontvieille, as well as […]

Les Plus Beaux Villages de France – The Most Beautiful Villages Of France – Access Riviera

In 1982 an independent association was created to list France’s most beautiful villages and promote picturesque French villages of quality heritage. Today, the list for ‘Les Plus Beaux Villages de France’ includes 159 locations with strict criteria to be designated one of the chosen few from over 30,000 communes: there must be some rural character […]

Best family-friendly walks with kids on the Côte d’Azur – Access Riviera

One of the nicest things about living on the French Riviera is the amount of walking trails you can discover with your family. There’s plenty of trails that are perfect for all ages throughout the year. The French Riviera has an incredible amount of history, so you can combine exercise with learning about places, people […]

Antibes walking tour with Via Nissa – Access Riviera

On Saturday 12th June, I had the great pleasure to join a walking tour of Antibes. I already know a lot about Antibes’ history including the buildings, museums, art and attractions so I was interested to join this tour and learn more. Demand for the tour was incredible; the tour was 10x oversubscribed proving Antibes’ […]

Fire Risk Map for the Var forests – Access Riviera

Each day in summer until the end of September, the Département of the Var publishes daily updates before 7pm for the next day regarding fire risks in the region. This information is particularly useful if you are planning to hike, go mountain biking or picnic in the forests or coastal zones as the Var and […]