A delicious big crush for Philippe Tayac’s Pastries
There are addresses that you hear about again and again, that you keep in the back of your mind without really knowing why. Addresses that you make a note of,…
Posts by Love-ly-south
8 Pilates Reformer studios in Nice: where strength and well-being meet
The physical activity that’s all the rage at the moment is Reformer Pilates. Whether I’m in Paris or Nice, it’s all the rage! Well, I can assure you that for…
Best Japanese restaurants in Nice: my 7 favourite addresses
After having presented you my selection of vegetarian restaurants in Nice and the best restaurants in Nice specialising in Mediterranean cuisine, of which the restaurant Hotel Amour and the Bocca…
Coffee shops in Nice: my 8 favorite addresses
Hello friends, As you know, I’ve been working 100% freelance since this year, and this new status has enabled me to play the investigator and wander from coffee shop to…
Hiking at Lac des Millefonts: my favourite Mercantour spot
There are hikes that you discover by chance and that, without really knowing why, stick in your heart. That’s exactly what happened to me with the Lac des Millefonts, in…
Copenhagen Coffee Lab: my coffee haven between Nice and Cagnes-sur-Mer
There are some addresses that we treasure, those where we feel a bit at home. For me, it’s Copenhagen Coffee Lab, a small Danish chain that has set up shop…
Onaka becomes Onakaya, the Japanese restaurant in Nice that is unanimously approved
Onaka was closed for several months to reinvent itself and now offer two distinct concepts: Onaka has become Onakaya, a fusion of the former names Onaka and Izakaya. An…
4 Accessible walks to discover in the Mercantour Park
Less than two hours from the French Riviera, you can discover the incredible Mercantour Park. This park is a real jewel of the region. Its landscapes range from forests to…
“Clinamen” at the Paris Bourse de Commerce: an exhibition that’s more than just sensory
A few weeks ago, I went to visit the incredible ‘Clinamen‘ exhibition by French artist Céleste Boursier-Mougenot at the Bourse de Commerce in Paris. Seeing the videos on my feed,…
Kodawari Ramen, a single ticket to Tokyo… right in the heart of Paris
If you’re looking for a different and original experience in Paris, Kodawari Ramen is probably one of the addresses that will transport you the most… without even getting on a…
La Brasserie de Castillon in Nice: Artisanal beers, local cuisine and live concerts
If you fancy a nice, quiet evening in Nice, away from the crowds, the heat and the usual hubbub… then the intimate live concerts and craft beers at Brasserie de…
15 cafés in Nice where you can work with free WIFI access
Hey lovely readers, i’m back on the site to talk to you about a subject that will speak to a lot of freelancers and students. As you know, ever since…
Nice brunch: my new favourites spots – Part 2
Hey, Southern friends from Nice or elsewhere! A few months ago, I published my very first selection of brunch spots in Nice, PART 1, with 5 must-try spots. Since then,…
Visiting the Luberon: our incredible road trip!
Since I left Paris to live in the South of France 12 years ago, I’ve cut down on my long-haul trips. The reason is simple: I feel like I’m already…
A summer in Valbonne Village
Spending a summer in the south of France is like wanting to double, triple, quatriple… to be everywhere at the same time because there are so many great events everywhere.…
I tried Iyengar yoga at Superstudio in Nice (and it’s powerful)
I discovered yoga in 2018 following several upheavals and changes in my life (breakup, autoimmune disease, moving, new job, etc.). In order to stay grounded and emotionally stable, I established…
9 Mediterranean plants not to be missed this Spring Summer
Spring arrived a few weeks ago and things are slowly coming together here on the French Riviera. Of course, Spring means rebirth, and Mediterranean plants are in bloom. And what…
Le Bocca Mar in Nice: the private beach that will be the talk of the summer
If you’re looking for a place this summer where you can spend some quality time with family or friends over good food with your feet in the sand… well on…
Maido: more than just a Japanese restaurant in Nice, it’s a true culinary experience
Well, let’s just say that’s exactly what I experienced at Maido, a Japanese restaurant nestling right in the centre of Nice. Frankly, I was expecting a good dinner, but I…
10 beaches to discover in Nice and the French Riviera
We’ll be honest, summer is not the best time to enjoy the beautiful beaches of Nice and the French Riviera, but if you’re a tourist passing through Nice, the crowds…