👋 Hey lovely travellers,

Last week was all sand and beach towns. This week we're heading up into the hills, where the pace slows right down, the views get better, and you trade sandcastles for cobblestones (bring the baby carrier, leave the pram at the hotel).

🏰 French Riviera Hills & Hidden Gems

🖼️ Saint-Paul de Vence with Kids: Is the Hilltop Village Worth It?​
A walled medieval village that Picasso, Chagall and Matisse all called home for a while, none of which will matter to a four year old, but the ramparts walk and the "spot the painting" energy genuinely does. Better suited to older kids or a childfree afternoon given the hills and stairs.

🍋 Menton: The French Riviera's Best Kept Secret​
The last stop before Italy, and the one everyone skips in favour of Nice and Cannes. Quieter old town, citrus everything, and a pebble beach that's a bit gentler underfoot than Nice's.

🗺️ Quaint Towns To Fall In Love With On The French Riviera​
If you're still piecing together your Riviera itinerary, this is the one to bookmark. Every town in this cluster, sorted by vibe and effort level, so you know exactly which ones are worth the trek with kids in tow.

🧠 Family Travel Tip of the Week: The Carrier vs Pram Rule

Cobblestones and hills do not care about your pram's suspension. Before you commit to a hill town, ask yourself one question.

⭐ Flat and stroller-friendly: La Croisette (Cannes), the Antibes ramparts walk
⭐ Uphill, cobbled, carrier only: Le Suquet (Cannes), Saint-Paul de Vence, Èze
⭐ Somewhere in between: Menton's old town, Villefranche

Save yourself the muttering-under-your-breath moment and check before you go.

⭐ Featured Post of the Week

🌿 A Day Trip To Èze Village: medieval charm meets adventure on the French Riviera​
The fourth hill town worth knowing about, and one I'd genuinely rank alongside Saint-Paul de Vence. Exotic gardens, castle ruins, and yes, a bit of bribery in crepe form to get everyone up the hill.

❤️ Thanks for being here

Slower, hillier days are still good days. Even the ones that end with you carrying both a toddler and a stroller up a flight of medieval stairs.

See you next Thursday,
Emma

xoxo