Of the many cities we visited in the French Riviera, Saint-Paul de Vance, located to the north between Antibes and Nice is my favorite place. Imagine, a tiny village situated on a hill, this medieval relic has incredible natural scenery. From behind the thick stone wall that surrounded the Saint Paul-as a defense against Italy in the past, we can see the green grove of trees and vineyards in the foothills. Meanwhile, around the village, our eyes will be pampered with a variety of galleries, churches, hotels, cafes to small stalls selling souvenirs or local traditional dishes that still retain the authenticity of the stone buildings in the past.

Although many buildings have been destroyed eaten era, there are few buildings that still survive since the mid-first century, such as the basement and tower machicolation, but the most striking building is the architecture that describes the Rennaissance period from the 16th century until the 18th. Now, there are seven monuments in the village was listed as historic buildings.

History of Saint-Paul other, recorded hundreds of years later by famous painters such as Chagall, Calder, Leger, Prevert, Montand and Ventura who regularly come to Saint-Paul for inspiration. Although they are long gone, artistic soul in Saint-Paul continues with the presence of the various studios that offer painting from different schools, ranging from contemporary to abstract style Povencal. Some modern artists who opened his studio in Saint-Paul, among others, Pesce, Orsoni, Tobiasse, Verdet and Zivo

Entering the winter in mainland Europe, Nice offers completely different scenery. From the top plane, we-eight journalists from Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia were invited to work together as Air France-Le Meridien-Maison de la France to visit French Riviera Cote d’Azur-alias could feel the warmth of bright sunshine and surf combined with rolling beneath him, as if it invites us to soak feet in it.

Sure enough, once set foot out of the airport, Nice warm air with temperatures around 14 degrees Celsius, like a friendly greeting that welcomed us who are used to living in tropical countries. Along the main street Promenade Anglais in December that cut through the heart of Nice, the eye will be pampered with stunning views. On the right, white sandy beaches with clear blue water that stretches along the eye could see. The atmosphere instantly felt relaxed and holidays. Some beautiful women sunbathers sprawled curvy bodied. While the couple next door, deep kiss, as if the world belongs to only two. Truly romantic!

While on the left the road, the landscape is also no less exciting. Along the road is also filled with various shades of art building deco apartment, which on the ground floor filled with cafés, restaurants, shops, boutiques and casino. Our eyes will be lulled with bright colors of tents that is placed in front of the building or terrace-like red, green, yellow, blue and fused with the warmth of the sun.

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