Summer days in the South of France | villas, beaches and art of the French Riviera
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Despite having spent a lot of time in the South of France, I had never been to the French Riviera, until now. I am so excited to share some beautiful days visiting towns, villas, beaches and art destinations in the area.
I love this thank you! Short and entertaining 🫶🏽
My friend Sarah came to meet me from California, and we stayed in Beaulieu-sur-Mer, a beautiful Belle Époque town on the Côte d'Azur. First, we walked to the neighbouring town of Villefranche-sur-Mer to explore the colourful streets and spend the afternoon swimming in the sea.
Then we visited Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild on Cap Ferrat, a spectacular villa commissioned by Béatrice de Rothschild in the early 1900s, filled with 18th century French decorative arts and surrounded by themed gardens. We stayed until closing time to catch the evening light.
It is nice to just see the scenery with the music and the option to read your thoughts, without having to "hear" all the comments. I like that you type what you want to convey. Very Beautiful Thank You ❤❤❤
The next day, we took the bus to Nice for the Monday antique market, walked around the old town, and headed up to the Matisse Museum for a wonderful exhibition on the influence Matisse had on Yves Saint Laurent's designs.
This is a silent travel vlog with no talking, so enjoy the atmosphere of the Côte d'Azur with me.
So wonderful, what a pleasure to watch. Thank you for sharing. 🙏
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00:29 Beaulieu-sur-Mer
Totally enchanting… you are an artiste at this. I was impressed by your purchases as well. A bientot!
01:38 Villefranche-sur-Mer
04:34 Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
Beautiful work. My wife and I stayed in Beaulieu last March, at the Carlton Hotel. Fell in love with the place and together with Villefranche made a wonderful stay. You captured the place perfectly . Thank you.
13:22 Walking back to Beaulieu
16:20 Nice antique market
Do you use a 0.5 camera?
17:53 Old Nice and socca
18:52 Matisse Museum
Wonderful,thank you for sharing.More please.xx
22:47 Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat for dinner
24:34 Evening beach walk
You clearly enjoy what you do.
#frenchriviera #cotedazur #silentvlog
Wonderful! Please share more of this trip 💖
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BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
MANY THANKS!!!!
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@jarryp.8033I have been in a funk lately , your video has inspired me thank you.
With everything going on in the world it’s kind reassuring to see that parts of the world remain as they probably have been for centuries 🫶
It’s a dream of mine to go somewhere in the South of France. Sip my wine near a coastline or something.
@TunapieI'm undergoing breast cancer treatment in the US and your videos are medicine. Cancer has lots of aches and pains, but I feel physically better while enjoying the scenery and your commentary. Thank you for sharing!
@MarianneMcGheeSo much natural beauty and charming towns along that coastline..and that walking path to enjoy the views as you explore How perfectly delightful.
@rsauseThis was so well-done. Please describe the food more.
@warrenpayne7649Lovely camera work and nicely done video.
Thank you for helping to transport me for 27 minutes 🥰
Thank you for youf artful vodeo. Lovely remi der of our two weeks in an apartment in the heart of Villefranche-sur-mer in 2014.
@dedesilva7814exquisite
@unoalxEternity
@POSSOMHOUSE-l8pСпасибо! Прекрасное видео!
@ТатьянаХарламова-я1чStunning❤
@jessicarettally6534Wish more people would discover Beaulieu sur Mer on the Riviera. Such a perfect place to visit as the headquarters for a Riviera experience. Nice is great but Beaulieu sur Mer is easier for transport to all the lovely cities along the sea. And the walks over to Rothschild/Euphrussi and Saint Jean Cap Ferrat are indescribable. Flat and beautiful. Your videos were engaging and so well edited. Merci.
@kwwa7982So peaceful and breathtaking! Your work is so impressive and very much appreciated! Also, love the paintings you and your friend purchased at the antiques market - enjoy them for many years to come! Thank you for sharing your artistry!
@susangershenson2354Loved this video...not too much,not too little...just right. 🌞
@ranavittoria2031That villa, the views, the gardens, the cicadas, that cloud, the food, the ambience, the music, absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much!
@ValentinaStJohn-cv6fuThat cloud formation looked so Angelic 🤩
@louise7773My close freind travelled all the time❤
@BoughamsaSouadThe result is both beautiful and luxe to watch ❤
@BoughamsaSouadThe most perfect trip. I look forward to more. Couldn't resist googling the Cocteau chapel for a peek inside!😊
@jonquil1974Lovely video. If you are able to have lunch on the terrace at Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, you should. food is super and the views across the Bay of Villefranche and marvelous.
@gregrussell4459Thank you very much from New Zealand, I have subscribed and intend to watch every video you have made. For a 78 year old who will never travel to Europe again you have made me extremely happy with the gentle way you record the beautiful scenes, art galleries and food, such a pleasure to watch. Grateful to have found you.
@gamgepersA rich woman marries a man for his money, finds out he doesn't have any, divorces him, uses her inheritance to do rich people stuff. Very romantic 😊
@urbansocialistA beautifully shot piece. The sweeping clips of Cap Ferrat and the Matisse Museum interiors are framed with a great eye for detail and color.
@TM.expeditionsThe rothchilds..the world's richest family..
@rosemarymccarron3887When I visited the Villa Ephrussi last year in June I loved it but went mid day and the light as so intense. Such a great idea to see it in the soft early evening light, it looks even more fabulous.
@esarempeeSo calming - where r u off to next??..take me along!..( will b Nice /Cannes November)
@henrysurum7202Such a gorgeous video!!! That Rothschild Villa 💕💕must visit someday, plz do part 2
@Ingrid0410Loved the video...didn't know about Matisse's influence on St.Laurent...love the pace of your videos...liked both paintings you and your friend bought...thank you
@denisedecarlo9311Beautiful video❤ what month is this filmed in? I would love to visit during this time of year!
@ketovore133Just wow. Lived there and never saw half of this.
@anushkacindyshadiack1105so beautiful there.
@lovelynordichomeDo you know your way around or are you using an AP?
@ruralangwinAbsolutely stunning. Thank you.
@mariasavant1679Absolutely stunning!
@juliewill7283I'm humbled by all the beauties, left me dreaming! Thank you for the video!
@hobbyexhibitYour footage of the gardens at Villa Ephrussi was spectacular
@mariep237Bitte noch schnellere Bildwechsel zum Entspannen.
@RainerZimmermann-m6xi’m always so impressed by your editing. it’s understated, precise, and incredibly intentional. nothing feels superfluous, every shot earns its place, and the result is both beautiful and deeply satisfying to watch
@cla_lqThank you for sharing this beautiful place. Can't wait for more of this 💙
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