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Jameson Farn

Sep 16, 2019
2 min

Property Evolution

Change is the only constant in life – Heraclitus Every season in the French Riviera seems to bring a new evolution for travelers with how they decide the kind of stay they want in this part of France and frankly, we are all for it as it keeps everything fresh and exciting. We are proud to have garnered a reputation as being a strong promoter of the shared local economy philosophy in order for other companies to also flourish long term for the future, and with being in bus

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Jameson Farn

Apr 24, 2019
4 min

Scam Proof France Trip Planning

You can always tell when the high season is about to begin in the French Riviera. Although it seems to be starting earlier every year, for some reason like clockwork, the end of March into April seems to be the time when individuals and businesses start to pop up both in social media and locally from other parts of the world in an attempt to cash in on those visiting to this beautiful part of France. For those with an entrepreneurial spirit such as ours as a team, we get it

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Jameson Farn

Feb 14, 2019
2 min

A Boost for Nice Airport!

Nice Côte d’Azur is significantly boosting its international stance in the travel world and is offering a record number of newly scheduled destinations. Nice Côte d’Azur Airport’s summer flight programme demonstrates its ongoing international growth, with a boost for the Eastern Europe, Russia, Middle East and North American regions, as well as a densification of its national network. The platform is certainly becoming even more established as an alternative to the major hubs

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Jameson Farn

Jan 17, 2019
6 min

Profile: Luxoria Interior Design

Making your property of greater inspiration and value means working with the right professionals that don’t demand a certain lifestyle is implemented but rather a company that listens to your needs, compliments your way of life and follows up even well after the project has finished. You will find this and more with Luxoria headed by the talented Bjarni Breidfjord. How did you start your career in interior design? I studied at the Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona when a j

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Jameson Farn

Jan 8, 2019
3 min

Benefits of Early Travel Booking

Everyone is looking for something different when it comes to their vacation experiences. Some people want a place to hold a week long corporate event, others want to explore new surroundings and many are looking for a private retreat to relax and recharge in the French Riviera. Booking your holidays early has many benefits to making all the plans you work hard for come true. Typically we have clients that reserve a villa easily 6 months to a year ahead (sometimes even two y

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Jameson Farn

Dec 13, 2018
2 min

Ski Holidays In The French Alps!

It’s that time of year again in the beautiful French Alps, time to hit the ski slopes with family and friends in this truly international travel destination in France. Although the French Alps are known mostly for an array of winter activities such as skiing, snowboarding, it is actually the ideal year round nature playground where during the spring and summer months one can venture out on any number of hike and biking trails along with camping and mountain climbing. The Fr

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Jameson Farn

Jun 23, 2018
2 min

Coming To You! The Sparkling Van!

We love supporting new business ventures in the French Riviera, especially if they are so well suited to the lifestyle of the region. If there is anything the world needs now its sparkle and thankfully, Corin, the owner of Sparkling Van is here to help! Articulate, inspiring and motivated. Corin comes from a long and in-depth history in the hospitality industry and in speaking to him seaside in Villefranche-sur-Mer about his business, the Sparkling Van, one can’t help but fee

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Flights between China and Nice Cote d’Azur International Airport

Jameson Farn

Mar 25, 2018
1 min

Flights between China and Nice Cote d’Azur International Airport

In mid-March; an announcement was made by the Mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi concerning the long-haul activity of flights into the Nice Cote d’Azur International Airport. In what is expected to be even better news for the local travel and tourism community in the Cote d’Azur, as soon as this summer, flights between Shanghai and Nice will commence by the company China Eastern. It all started last summer when Air France-KLM took a further major step in the reinforcement of

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Jameson Farn

Mar 7, 2018
2 min

France Emergency Numbers

During your trip to France, take down these emergency numbers and information just as a safety precaution. SAMU (medical help) 15 Police and Gendarmerie 17 Sapeurs Pompiers (fire and accidents) 18 SOS - all services (recommended when calling from a mobile) 112 SOS – all services (hearing aid or if you cannot talk ) 114 Coastguard 196 Samu Social (emergency shelter) 115 Child in danger 119 Missing Chid 116 000 Out-of-hours doctors 116 117 English speaking SOS helpline 01 46 21

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Jameson Farn

Feb 1, 2018
2 min

The Bigger, The Better In Monaco

You’ve got to hand it to Monaco, besides being the second smallest country in the world and one of the richest. It definitely puts thoughts and words into action. One in every third resident is a millionaire, lured to the area by its lenient fiscal policy where income tax was abolished in 1869 along with the principality being one of the most secure and safest places on earth. Monaco has a population of just over 38,000 residents that all live within an area of less than

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Jameson Farn

Jan 24, 2018
2 min

Luxury Group Travel in France

Before first time visitors arrive to the French Riviera for a holiday, we will sometimes be told that when they think of the area what comes to mind is a jet set crowd, glamorous events, magnificent villas on gorgeous estates, tons of beaches where one can go swimming in the clear blue Mediterranean sea with numerous extravagant yachts floating nearby. We know that was our initial thoughts as well before settling in the region and to a large extent especially during the summe

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Jameson Farn

Jan 19, 2018
1 min

Nice Cote d'Azur Airport Breaks Record!

It’s no surprise to us that the number of visitors continues to climb each year to the French Riviera and now the Nice Cote d’Azur Airport has announced a new record has been set for the number of passengers in 2017. A total of 13.3 million people have passed through the gates to the French Riviera during the past year which is up by 900,000 from 2016. We’ve seen for ourselves the changes that have been happening consistently at the airport recently with a renewed interest

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Jameson Farn

Jan 14, 2018
1 min

Actor Liu Ye is the Ambassador of Tourism for the Cote d'Azur in China

Well done! After having been inaugurated as "Ambassador of Tourism for the Cote d'Azur in China" in March 2016, well-known Chinese actor Liu Ye has been appointed "Citizen of honor of the city of Nice" for his contribution to the promotion of the Cote d'Azur region. As people from around the world continue to discover this most beautiful part of France, the local tourism boards consistently expand and show the diversity of the French Riviera to a very international audienc

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Jameson Farn

Jan 4, 2018
2 min

French Riviera Casting Call!

Wanna be on TV?! A new show in now in development for a reality docu-series about the luxury lifestyles of Ultra High Net Worth Individuals on holiday during the summer months in the French Riviera. The producers and casting agents for the series are looking for people who work within the luxury market, especially if they have experience working in high-end properties or villas in the region. Our staff at Experience The French Riviera are currently working with a team fro

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Jameson Farn

Dec 31, 2017
2 min

2018

What are your plans for the year ahead? With day to day living expanding and moving so fast these days, one of the million reasons we love the beautiful French Riviera is because of the ideal life and work balance. Yes we work hard on a daily basis but it is out of a love and passion for our clients and surroundings which also enables us to easily unwind and find new inspiration. This is also one of the ways we would love to help you Experience The French Riviera in 2018!

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Jameson Farn

Dec 18, 2017
2 min

Ski Holidays in the French & Swiss Alps

The occasional thoughts from a number of our first time clients who have never been to this part of France before consider the French Riviera to be a summer playground. Although this is true to an extent these thoughts have been changing dramatically over the years thanks to a stronger push but the local tourism agencies along with businesses and people in general showcasing their travels through social media. We love the look on many of the visitor’s faces when they first

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Jameson Farn

Nov 12, 2017
1 min

Cannes Red Bull Air Race 2018

Something new is coming to the French Riviera next year. The pilots of the Red Bull Air Race will be making their way to the stunning seaside city of Cannes from 20-22 of April 2018! The city, already well known for its famous film festival along with other events such as MIPTV, Cannes Lions and MIPIM to name a few, makes for the ideal location to stage such a high octane venture. A definite buzz was in the air when it was announced by Mayor David Lisnard on Wednesday, Nov

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Jameson Farn

Nov 9, 2017
6 min

Two Sides To France Luxury Rental Scams

Every year and especially during the high season in France we encounter, practically on a daily basis, individuals that want to take short cuts and become a part of the luxury market in the region. A large amount of it is in the villa rental industry in which we will be focusing on here, but it also happens with the basics with such things as tickets to events and is followed by lots of false promises. We have long considered these people “middle men”, and from a business

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