A little bit of luxury does us all good. Highly recommended is a great tipple in the form of a BRUT, FRANCIACORTA from the Enrico Gatti vineyards produced in the Franciacorta district near Brescia in Northern Italy, which is one of Italy's finest wine-growing areas. Read more

Essential Oils have endless uses in our daily life. They can help to support a healthy lifestyle, boost our immune system, fragrance a room, be an all natural perfume, or help us achieve our goals. Essential Oils can be used all around the home and are for the whole family. Read more

The Riviera Woman has been asked by the Italian governing Democratic Party (PD) to pass on to the British expat community living on the Italian Riviera their views on the importance of the upcoming referendum taking place on Thursday, 23rd June. Read more

Author Carol Drinkwater is back with another superb book: 'The Forgotten Summer'... Secrets ripen and fester over a long sweltering summer in France... Read more

The 'Woman of the month' feature is about real women doing real things and on The Riviera Woman, we love to read stories that inspire us. This May our Woman of the Month is Berit Nielsen. Read her story and answers to our famous 5 questions. Read more

At Bio Hair this month we look at perming. With the summer months approaching, Bio Hair recommend their waving system that will improve the quality of your hair, give you a style that is manageable and easy to take care... Read more

Kirstin McCoy is a contemporary impressionist artist living in the South of France. Her Art is inspired by the famous "Southern light" and amazing vibrant colours of the South of France. We were spoilt for choice but here are 4 superb paintings we have featured. See more

Keeping your brain fit and healthy is as important as exercising your body if you want to live a long and active life. This month in Part 2 of this feature, Judy Churchill looks at the very best way to keep yourself intellectually at your peak by separating internal and external influences. Read more

This month our Yoga expert Anette Shine tells us about the philosophy of Yoga and the importance of finding a teacher that has the correct qualifications, passion and mission. Read more

Introducing Nina Transfeld, founder of  ‘Nina Transfeld Couture,  a young fashion design entrepreneur who has just launched her first collection in Nice Old Town. Read more