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Blog based on the French Riviera, sharing my love for interiors, antiques, home improvements, recipes & travel inspiration.

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This underwater restaurant in the Maldives is one

This underwater restaurant in the Maldives is one of the most insane dining experiences ever…

Dining 7 meters under the ocean in the Maldives with sharks!

This is one of the deepest underwater restaurants in Asia, where you can literally eat surrounded by marine life. During dinner we watched sharks swim past the glass and turtles swimming above us while sitting inside a glass tunnel beneath the Indian Ocean.

If you’re looking for unique restaurants in the Maldives, this might be one of the most unforgettable experiences.

📍 Oblu Xperience, Ailafushi Maldives 🇲🇻

Definitely a bucket list dining experience if you ever visit the Maldives.

Would you dine here ?

Save this for your Maldives itinerary ✨

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Dining 7 meters under the ocean in the Maldives 🌊🐢🦈

This is one of the deepest underwater restaurants in Asia, where you can literally eat surrounded by marine life. During dinner we watched sharks glide past the glass and turtles swimming above us while sitting inside a glass tunnel beneath the Indian Ocean.

If you’re looking for unique restaurants in the Maldives, this might be one of the most unforgettable experiences.

📍 Maldives
🌊 ~7m below the ocean
🐢 Sharks, turtles and reef fish all around you

Definitely a bucket list dining experience if you ever visit the Maldives.

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It’s finally March and spring is around the corner

It’s finally March and spring is around the corner… and there is nowhere I’d rather watch the seasons change than the South of France.

📍 Nice
📍 Saint Paul de Vence
📍 Moustiers Sainte Marie
📍 Saint Rémy de Provence

If you’ve been dreaming about a South of France trip, Provence in spring is your sign. Fewer crowds, perfect weather and blooming landscapes.

Save this for your Provence spring reset.

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Okay but Gstaad… this place is unreal. I took the

Okay but Gstaad… this place is unreal.

I took the MOB Belle Époque train in, and honestly that’s the only way to do it. Think vintage carriages, huge windows, and rolling past Lake Geneva with those unreal vineyard views before pulling straight into Gstaad. It’s slow travel at its best and easily one of the most scenic train rides in Switzerland.

And then you arrive… and it’s all wooden chalets, crisp mountain air, and that quiet luxury vibe Gstaad is known for. Mornings here are for long walks through the village promenade, coffee with a view, and taking the cable car up Eggli or Glacier 3000 for panoramic Swiss Alps views. In summer it’s all about hiking and biking in the Bernese Oberland, and in winter it turns into a proper snow globe with world class skiing and the coziest après-ski spots.

If you’re planning a Switzerland itinerary and want somewhere that mixes alpine nature, luxury hotels, and that classic Swiss mountain charm, Gstaad needs to be on your list.

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7 places you don’t want to miss in the South of Fr

7 places you don’t want to miss in the South of France.

The French Riviera is famous for Monaco, Cannes and Saint-Tropez… but some of the most beautiful spots along the Côte d’Azur are the ones people don’t always talk about.

Here is a mix of seaside villages, turquoise calanques, coastal walks and hilltop towns that show a different side of the South of France.

📍 Villefranche-sur-Mer: pastel facades, crystal-clear water and one of the most picturesque harbors on the French Riviera.

📍 Cassis: a colorful port town and the gateway to Calanques National Park, with dramatic cliffs and Mediterranean views.

📍 Cap d’Antibes: scenic coastal paths, hidden beaches and classic Côte d’Azur landscapes.

📍 Calanque d’En Vau: towering limestone cliffs and unreal blue water near Marseille, one of the most iconic calanques in southern France.

📍 Les Issambres: a quieter stretch of coastline with relaxed Riviera charm and beautiful sea views.

📍 Tourrettes-sur-Loup: a timeless hilltop village with stone streets, art galleries and panoramic countryside views.

📍 Beaulieu-sur-Mer: elegant and peaceful, perfectly located between Nice and Monaco.

If you’re planning a South of France itinerary, save this for later.
Which one would you add to your travel list?

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Don’t visit Provence this summer and miss… 📍 Sain

Don’t visit Provence this summer and miss…

📍 Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

If you’re planning a Provence summer itinerary, make sure Saint Rémy is on it. It’s the perfect base for exploring Alpilles villages, vineyards, art, and those postcard views you’ve been saving for years.

Places I would include on your trip:

Wine tasting @chateau.estoublon
Enjoy the light show @carrieresdeslumieres
Explore Les Baux-de-Provence @lesbauxtourisme

Save this for your South of France trip planning and send it to whoever you’re bringing with you ✨

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I’m not exaggerating when I say Chamonix might be

I’m not exaggerating when I say Chamonix might be one of the most beautiful towns in the French Alps.

📍 Chamonix, France

Chamonix sits at the foot of Mont Blanc and is one of the most iconic ski destinations in France. You’ve got world class skiing, dog sledging with @huskydalen through snowy forests, mountain restaurants with unreal views, and then ending the day @qcterme with outdoor thermal pools facing the peaks.

It’s dramatic alpine scenery by day, relaxed spa evenings by night. Honestly, it’s hard not to fall in love with it.

Saving this for your next French Alps trip?

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How is this place even real ? This is what a per

How is this place even real ?

This is what a perfect winter day looks like in…

📍 Gstaad, Switzerland

Blue skies, snow covered chalets, horse drawn carriages passing through the village and the kind of scenery that feels almost staged. It really does look like a movie set.

You’ve got panoramic Alpine scenery, luxury hotels, scenic train routes, and some of the most beautiful hiking trails in the region. In winter it’s all about skiing and snow covered landscapes, and in summer it turns into a postcard perfect Swiss mountain escape.

To make your visit extra special, take a scenic walk up to the @gstaadpalace for the most breathtaking views of the mountains (in the most luxurious setting).

If you’re planning a Switzerland itinerary, especially after doing the GoldenPass route, Gstaad is an easy add and absolutely worth stopping for.

Saving this for your next Swiss trip?

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This was the most magical experience, to travel th

This was the most magical experience, to travel through Swiss mountains by train 🚂🏔️

📍 Montreux - Gstaad

🎟️ Belle Époque Train (MOB) 55.00€

What I loved most is how slow and scenic it feels. This isn’t just a train ride in Switzerland, it’s a proper scenic railway experience. You glide past wooden chalets, grazing cows and dramatic mountain views, all without the rush of modern travel. Its old world glamour meets Swiss precision.

By the time you arrive in Gstaad, with its luxury boutiques and cozy alpine vibe, you feel like you’ve travelled not just across the country, but back in time. If you’re planning a Switzerland itinerary and looking for a scenic train from Montreux to Gstaad, the Belle Époque train on the GoldenPass Line is hands down one of the most charming ways to see the Swiss Alps.

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Have you seen this stunning spa? 📍 QC Terme Chamo

Have you seen this stunning spa?

📍 QC Terme Chamonix

Located in the heart of Chamonix, at the foot of the majestic Mont Blanc massif, this spa is the definition of relaxation with a view.

The outdoor thermal pool, heated to a perfect 34–36°C (93–97°F), feels even more magical with the stunning backdrop and crisp mountain air.

With panoramic views stretching across the valley and the iconic silhouette of Mont Blanc in the distance, every moment here feels cinematic. Wellness doesn’t get better than this.

Christmas in Monaco is honestly something else ✨Fr

Christmas in Monaco is honestly something else ✨From the moment the lights switch on in Casino Square, it feels like you’ve walked straight into a festive movie. The giant Christmas tree, the sparkling decorations, the magical snow globe displays… even the Casino gets its own little show every evening. It’s impossible not to feel festive.

Down at Port Hercule, the Christmas Market is in full swing with wooden chalets, mulled wine, cosy treats, a Ferris wheel overlooking the harbour… all the good Christmas vibes but with that Monaco twist. And yes, the ice skating rink by the sea is back too, which honestly never gets old. Skating with views of the yachts? Only in Monaco 😅🤍

Every corner seems to have something festive going on from lights, music, decorations to cute little winter pop-ups… it’s such a cosy way to get into the Christmas spirit.

Monaco at Christmas just hits different 🎄💫

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Celebrating the start of December and the festive

Celebrating the start of December and the festive season in Monaco! How beautiful is the Christmas tree in the @metropoleshoppingmontecarlo I absolutely adore the teddy bears 🧸🎄✨

Enjoy the themed decorations this year named ‘La Magie de Noël’ from 29th November until 6th January ✨

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The most beautiful places ever along one coastline

The most beautiful places ever along one coastline, the French Riviera, it’s hard to not fall in love 🤍✨

- Saint-Tropez
- Villefranche-sur-Mer
- Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
- Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
- Gorges du Verdon
- Nice

For any further details on any place I post feel free to ask anything🫶 @theroseinprovence

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