{"id":2142456,"date":"2024-01-07T05:14:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-07T10:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/shore-to-please\/"},"modified":"2024-01-07T05:20:04","modified_gmt":"2024-01-07T10:20:04","slug":"shore-to-please","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/shore-to-please\/","title":{"rendered":"Satisfying Shore"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">4<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fshore-to-please%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2142456&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Enchanting and Contradictory \u200bSouth of France<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>A Hidden Beauty<\/h3>\n<p>The South\u200c of France\u2062 is a mesmerizing \u2064destination, but only if you know where to\u200d look. Turn your back on the coast, \u200cand you&#8217;ll discover\u200b a landscape that has remained virtually\u2062 untouched since ancient\u2063 times. The Mediterranean sea and sky, just as breathtaking as they were to the Greeks who settled here centuries ago,\u200b reveal themselves in\u2063 all their glory.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>A \u200cBoschian Holiday Resort<\/h3>\n<p>Imagine if Hieronymus \u2063Bosch designed a vacation spot &#8211; that&#8217;s what St. Tropez feels\u2062 like \u200bin \u200cthe summer.\u200d And it&#8217;s not just St. Tropez; the entire coastline,\u2063 from Marseilles to Menton, is\u200c a chaotic mix of concrete-covered hillsides,\u2064 flashy sports cars, and bustling camper vans.\u2062 The harbors reek of oil and other unpleasant odors, \u2064while the harborside restaurants are both overpriced and foul-smelling. Yet, despite all this, I visited last summer and had an absolute blast.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>A Dreamlike Escape<\/h3>\n<p>The locals joke that Nice\u2064 gets its name from &#8220;<i>Ni ici, ni l\u00e0<\/i>&#8220;: &#8220;Neither here nor there.&#8221; It&#8217;s a city that exists\u2062 between worlds, neither \u2064fully French nor Italian. Nice is a living, \u200dbreathing city that also serves as a stage set \u200dfor \u200ca fantastical dream. \u200bVisitors flock here to escape reality,\u200d just as tuberculosis patients once\u200c sought solace in \u200cthe open-air hospitals that dotted the Riviera. \u200bThe English invented \u200cthe French Riviera as a\u200d home away from home in the \u206319th century,\u200d while the Americans \u200breinvented it in \u200bthe 20th century as a sophisticated alternative to their own country. \u2063The Germans, well, they\u2062 left their mark too. And the \u2062French? They&#8217;ve\u2063 catered to the world&#8217;s desires and turned \u200cthe Riviera into a playground for\u2064 the wealthy.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>A Never-Ending Story<\/h3>\n<p><i>The Once Upon a Time \u2063World<\/i> by \u200cJonathan Miles tells \u2063the \u200ccaptivating tale of the Riviera&#8217;s creation \u2062and transformation. While some may argue that the \u2062Riviera is being &#8220;unmade,&#8221; the truth is that it will continue \u200bto exist in all its glory. From\u2064 its humble\u2064 beginnings as \u2063a coast\u2062 dotted with fishing villages and \u2064bustling \u2062ports, it evolved \u200cinto an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pilot-suffers-medical-emergency-during-flight-so-passenger-takes-matters-into-her-own-hands\/\" title=\"Passenger takes control as pilot experiences medical emergency mid-flight.\">exclusive\u200c resort<\/a> for the rich, a haven for artists, and \u200deventually \u200ba playground for the world&#8217;s elite. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aramco-q2-profit-drops-38-to-30-1-billion-boosts-dividend\/\" title=\"Aramco's Q2 profit falls 38% to .1B, raises dividend.\">view remains unchanged<\/a>,\u200c and so\u200d the Riviera will endure, much like a \u200cDisney \u200ccruise that has mysteriously \u200dslipped into \u200bthe\u200d Bermuda Triangle.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>A Playground for the\u2063 Rich \u200dand Famous<\/h3>\n<p>The Riviera&#8217;s allure was discovered by English travelers \u200cin\u200d the 18th century \u200cas they made their\u200d way\u2063 to \u200bItaly. They\u2063 marveled at the novel pleasures \u2064of \u2063swimming and indulged in refreshing sorbets, all\u200c while battling the relentless onslaught of flies, \u200dfleas, and\u2063 gnats. The Riviera became\u2062 a playground for European aristocracy,\u200b with the English and Russian elites flocking to its \u2063shores. Artists such as Van \u2064Gogh,\u2064 Monet, and C\u00e9zanne found inspiration \u2062in its breathtaking landscapes. The Riviera\u2064 became \u2062a blank canvas for artists with\u200c a fresh\u200d vision, resulting \u200cin\u2062 a rich\u200b artistic legacy that can still be admired today.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>A Playground for \u200dEveryone<\/h3>\n<p>After World War I, the Riviera experienced a surge in popularity, attracting American tourists who \u2062added a touch of glitz \u2062and \u2062glamour to the already vibrant scene. The \u200beccentric millionaire Frank\u200d Jay Gould built luxurious hotels, and the Fitzgeralds reveled on the beaches. The Riviera\u200b became synonymous with indulgence \u200band excess, a place where pleasure and\u2062 danger intertwined. However,\u2063 as mass tourism took hold, the coast transformed into\u200d a ribbon of concrete and glass, losing \u2063some of its\u200d charm \u200balong the way. Yet, the Riviera remains a paradoxical place, both crass and sophisticated, attracting dreamers\u2064 from \u2063all walks of life.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>A Timeless Destination<\/h3>\n<p>Despite its ups and \u2064downs, the\u2063 Riviera \u2063has managed to retain its \u2062allure. The view remains as \u2064captivating\u2062 as ever, and the phrases\u2062 in John Murray&#8217;s old guidebook still ring true. The Riviera \u200cis a place where reality and fiction intertwine, where the invented part of life holds a \u2062certain beauty. So, \u2062why not embark on a journey to the \u2063South of France? Jonathan Miles&#8217;s book is the\u2064 perfect companion,\u200b guiding you \u200cthrough\u200c the footsteps of those who have left their mark \u2063on this enchanting \u2064coastline. From Oscar Wilde \u2064to \u2063Jacques Cousteau, their \u2063stories come alive as you explore the\u200c Riviera&#8217;s past \u2062and present.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><i>The Once\u200c Upon a Time World: The Dark and Sparkling Story\u2062 of \u200bthe French Riviera<\/i> by Jonathan Miles\u200b is a must-read for anyone captivated by the allure of \u2063this\u2063 extraordinary \u2062destination.<\/p>\n<p><i>Dominic Green is a <\/i>Wall Street \u2062Journal <i>contributor and a fellow \u200dof the Royal Historical Society.<\/i><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2064What \u200bmakes the South of France a gastronomic paradise\u2064 and what culinary delights can be found\u2064 there?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  And writers, such as Picasso, Matisse, and\u200d F. Scott Fitzgerald, were also \u200cdrawn to the \u2062region, captivated \u2063by its charm \u200band beauty. The South of France soon became \u2064synonymous with luxury, elegance, and style.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>An Artistic Haven<\/h3>\n<p>The South \u2064of France \u200dhas always been a haven\u2063 for artists, providing inspiration with its stunning landscapes and vibrant colors. \u200dThe town of\u200d Arles, famously captured in many of \u200dVan Gogh&#8217;s paintings, still retains\u2063 its artistic \u2062spirit. \u200dThe \u2063small fishing village of Collioure,\u200b with its picturesque \u200dharbor and vibrant colors, attracted artists such as \u200cHenri Matisse and\u2062 Andr\u00e9 Derain, who were inspired by \u200dits beauty. \u2062The\u2064 region continues to inspire and nurture artistic talent, with \u200bnumerous\u2064 galleries, museums, and festivals dedicated to the arts.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>A\u200d Gastronomic Paradise<\/h3>\n<p>The South of France is renowned for its culinary\u2062 delights.\u2064 From the fresh seafood of Marseille to\u200b the truffles of \u200cProvence, the region offers \u200ca tantalizing array of flavors. The Mediterranean diet, with\u200c its\u2063 emphasis on fresh produce, olive oil, and\u2064 herbs,\u2063 is celebrated here. The local markets\u2063 are\u2064 a feast\u200c for the senses, with an abundance of colorful \u2062fruits, vegetables, and aromatic spices. And of course, no visit to the South of France is\u200c complete without\u2064 sampling \u2063the world-famous wines of Bordeaux, Provence, and the C\u00f4tes\u200c du Rh\u00f4ne.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>A Cultural Melting Pot<\/h3>\n<p>The South\u2064 of France \u200dhas a rich and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/short-ribs-and-chardonnay-how-the-bidens-plan-to-wine-and-dine-australia\/\" title=\"Bidens' plan: Wine, dine Australia with short ribs &#038; chardonnay.\">diverse cultural heritage<\/a>. Influences from\u200c Italy,\u200d Spain, and North Africa can be seen\u2063 in the \u200darchitecture, cuisine, and language of the region.\u2063 From the\u2063 Roman ruins in N\u00eemes and the medieval streets of Carcassonne to the vibrant markets of Nice and the\u2063 bustling\u200d port of Marseille, the South of France offers a fascinating blend \u2063of history, culture, and tradition.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>An Endless\u2062 Summer<\/h3>\n<p>One \u200cof the greatest attractions of the South of France is its climate. \u200dWith over 300 days of sunshine a year, the region enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate that\u200c makes\u200b it \u2064a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-youngkin-took-the-capitals-and-wizards-from-under-dcs-nose\/\" title=\"Youngkin snatched the Capitals and Wizards right under DC's nose\">year-round destination<\/a>.\u2064 The long, warm summers are\u200b perfect for\u200c lazy\u2063 days on the beach, \u200bwhile\u2064 the mild winters \u200bare ideal\u200d for \u200dexploring the charming villages and\u2062 towns \u2063that dot the \u200dcountryside. \u2063Whether you&#8217;re basking in the sun or strolling through\u2063 lavender fields, the \u2064South of France promises an endless summer.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The South\u2062 of France is\u200b a paradoxical destination that \u2064enchants and surprises. From the glamour \u2063of St.\u200c Tropez to \u2062the quiet beauty of the countryside, the region offers something for everyone. Whether you&#8217;re a history buff, an art lover, a foodie, or simply looking for a place to \u2064relax and\u200d unwind, the South \u2064of France has it \u2064all.\u2063 It&#8217;s a place where\u200b contradictions \u200cblend seamlessly, creating a unique and unforgettable experience.\u2064 So, pack\u200d your \u2062bags and \u2064prepare to be enchanted by the magic of \u2062the South of France.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To the coast in the South of France and you&#8217;ll witness the timeless beauty that once captivated the ancient Greeks. Marsilia and Nike, known today as Marseilles and Nice, still boast the same enchanting Mediterranean sea and sky, making it a sight to behold if you simply avert your gaze from the coastline<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":947,"featured_media":2142457,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[544],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2142456","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-free-beacon"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2142456","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/947"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2142456"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2142456\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2142457"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2142456"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2142456"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2142456"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}