On the doorstep of Italy, experience the lifestyle of our neighbors across the Alps. Get tips from a savvy Frenchman who regularly crosses the border to stock his pantry with delicious Italian delicacies.
Tuesdays and Saturdays: Sanremo
Once you have finished shopping, continue your tour to admire the eclectic examples of architecture that the city offers, such as the Russian Orthodox Church or Villa Nobel. You might even be able to enjoy a cappuccino or a delicious ice cream near the Church of San Siro for a taste of la Dolce Vita!
The return journey along the coast from Sanremo gives us the opportunity to choose a restaurant in the picturesque town of Ospedaletti for a well-deserved lunch break. Nature lovers can also enjoy a leisurely stroll through the exotic gardens of Pallanca.
Thursday: Bordighera & Seborga
Once we leave the highway (after just a 40-minute drive from Nice), we head up into the hills to discover the mysterious Principality of Seborga…
From Seborga, we head down to the coast to savor the flavors of Liguria at the market in Bordighera. As our appetites grow, we can enjoy lunch on the seafront promenade or in the historic old town.
Friday: Ventimiglia & Dolceacqua
Its market is considered the largest in Italy and is a tradition and an institution for Italians and French people living on the Côte d'Azur. Ventimiglia is also a popular town for buying jewelry.
Ventimiglia is just a few kilometers from the medieval village of Dolceacqua, dominated by the Doria Castle… The perfect setting for a delicious meal at a family-run restaurant.
On our return from the Riviera dei Fiori, we can't help but succumb to the authentic charm of the French Riviera in Menton. The seaside resort is ideally located between the Principality of Monaco and Italy, where the Alps meet the shores of the Mediterranean. Thanks to a microclimate that borders on subtropical, Menton is a paradise for gardeners – some of its gardens have even been classified as “Historic Monuments” – and an unparalleled showcase for the architecture that has shaped this hidden gem of the Riviera.
