Comments on: South of France: French Riviera Guide

By: Sébastien

Sébastien — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 09:58:49 +0000

Loved this guide. It’s both practical and dreamy, with just the right amount of detail to start planning a trip.

By: Sreenandhana

Sreenandhana — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 12:47:28 +0000

Such a page is bound to inspire admiration — it’s both informative and visually stunning. Spending time here feels rewarding, never wasted. The presentation is excellent, the images are captivating, and the experiences shared add so much value. Thank you for creating and sharing something so meaningful with all of us.

By: Saritha

Saritha — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 12:41:54 +0000

This page truly left a lasting impression on me. The description is not only beautiful but also thoughtfully crafted to benefit others without holding anything back. It’s inspiring to see such generosity in sharing knowledge.

The design and content are so appealing that anyone who visits will surely admire it with a touch of envy. Every moment spent here feels worthwhile — from the elegant presentation to the captivating pictures.

Thank you sincerely for sharing your experiences and insights with us.

By: Selena

Selena — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 16:49:44 +0000

In reply to Charlotte. thank you so much x

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:32:26 +0000

This guide is dreamy! I love how you’ve captured the slower, more peaceful side of the Riviera.

By: Selena

Selena — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 13:25:59 +0000

In reply to Lovell Levin. I hope you can go together, that would be such a special trip! x

By: Selena

Selena — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 13:23:03 +0000

In reply to Alice.

Such a bummer to hear you had that experience! I’m especially sorry to hear about that late-night club music going past midnight – that would absolutely drive me crazy too! Interestingly, we didn’t experience any of that loud music during our visit, which just goes to show how much timing matters. The Welcome hotel is viewed as sort of an institution in Villefranche, so I hope they adopt changes to better the experience for everyone.

Your points about the service issues and extra fees are really helpful for other readers to know about. It sounds like Marinières was a great find. I love hearing different perspectives like this because everyone’s experience can be so different, and it helps paint a fuller picture. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, and I hope you have a more positive experience on your next trip!

By: Lovell Levin

Lovell Levin — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 23:13:55 +0000

Love seeing your photos & re familiarizing. myself again with Nice !!! So beautiful. Thinking about a trip with granddaughter in the next year or so. It’s been awhile since I was there… 2005. Would love to give this experience to her.

By: Selena

Selena — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 15:13:10 +0000

In reply to Elodie Marchand. We've always rented so I can't comment personally on the convenience of public transport.

By: Alice

Alice — Fri, 16 May 2025 09:58:36 +0000

In reply to Janet Flores. I would check the train schedules. We traveled by train and it was not ideal for visiting Nice, Cannes, or other towns. The last train to Cannes is 8:30pm. I would definitely stay in Nice as a base next time!

By: Alice

Alice — Fri, 16 May 2025 09:54:59 +0000

Booked the Welcome hotel in Ville Franche sur Mer in May 2025 based on your recommendation but it fell short in every area. It is very loud all day and night. It starts early in the am with the cruise ship boats arriving in droves. And ends in the evening with extremely loud club music pumping until past midnight. There is also a fish cart directly below the balconies and the entire area smells like fish. The hotel was also lacking in the service department. There was a long line at both check in and checkout. We nearly missed our train when checking out. They are very short staffed and use an old system that does not process an express check out.
The hotel also charges extra for every single amenity. 4 Euros per day for a single beach towel! We opted to buy day passes at the local Beach club – Marinières – instead. That was a better value from a team that actually understands service.
Note the Welcome Hotel is not a great base when visiting the riviera. It is quite difficult to get in and out of the town both by car and train. Perhaps revisit and reevaluate before sending people here to waste their money.

By: Elodie Marchand

Elodie Marchand — Thu, 15 May 2025 19:23:14 +0000

Thanks for the great tips on the French Riviera! Quick question, how easy is it to get around without a car in that area? Would love to know if public transport is reliable for tourists.