The South of France, with its appealing climate and tax benefits, has been a hotspot for artists to record classic albums. Iconic records like “Exile on Main Street” by The Rolling Stones and “The Wall” by Pink Floyd were created in residential studios like Villa Nellcôte and Super Bear. Other notable artists such as Queen, Kate Bush, Radiohead, and Wham! also found inspiration in this region, producing hits and embracing the picturesque locations. While properties like the Chateau d’Herouville revive music history, fans speculate about other possible recordings made in the area.
Postcards from Nice – Summer 2024
It has been just under two years since I sent my last postcard from Nice, my favourite South of France city. I’ve been coming to Nice for well over 30 years so any visit is always a mixture of retreading happy, familiar places and seeking out new ones. This trip, in July 2024 was no […]
Loving Lo Scoglietto – David Niven’s Beautiful Riviera Home
In the 1950’s legendary English actor David Niven fell in love with the South of France, it’s climate and luxury lifestyle. The Oscar winning actor fell in love with the Riviera whilst filming Bonjour Tristesse in 1957, purchasing the gorgeous Lo Scoglietto in the early Sixties. Lo Scoglietto means ‘The Little Rock’ as it sits […]
Visiting Villa Nellcôte – a pilgrimage of sorts
The Villa Nellcôte, in Villefranche Sur Mer has to be one of the most fabled locations in rock n roll history. It was here that Keith Richards moved in October 1971 to avoid high taxes in the UK. It is here where the Rolling Stones would congregate and record their classic album, Exile on Main […]
Dinner at Les Remparts – one of the finest restaurant views in the South of France
Dinner at Les Remperts at the Hôtel Château de La Chèvre d’Or in Eze counts as one of my favourite dining experiences in the world. This isn’t a Michelin Starred restaurant (that’s upstairs) nor is it that big. But the food is great, the service is great and the views are to die for. Our […]
After the race – pictures from the Tour de France in Nice
The Tour de France typically ends on the Champs Elysee, but Paris was kinda busy for the Olympics so they moved it to Nice. The Grand Arrivee was scheduled to land in the city at the exact time of our summer holiday, so the usual routine of summer at Le Negresco had to change. The […]