Sure, everyone knows about the glamorous promenades of Nice and the film festival in Cannes, but what about those hidden villages perched on hillsides above the Mediterranean? I’ve wandered through the narrow streets of Èze, discovering artisan workshops and breathtaking panoramic views that stretch across the azure coastline.

In Provence, I’ve meandered through endless lavender fields that paint the landscape purple in summer, explored ochre quarries in Roussillon that glow like fire in the afternoon sun, and lost myself in the bustling markets of Aix-en-Provence where the scents of herbs, olives, and fresh produce create an intoxicating sensory experience. The light here transforms everything it touches, just as Cézanne and Van Gogh discovered.