Around town: Antibes, Côte d'Azur, France

Hotel Eden Roc. 

Very grand walkway up to Hotel Eden Roc from the swimming pool. 

Beautiful turquoise swimming pool at Eden Roc, set against the dark blue ocean. 

Restaurant at Eden Roc set by the ocean. Waves crashing beneath. 

A reminder of the hotel's past famous guests; a Slim Aarons shot. 

In the centre of beautiful Antibes. 

Stunning grand Art Deco gates. Spotted down a beautiful residential street, en-route to Juan Les Pins from Antibes. 

Around town: Juan Les Pins, Antibes, Côte d'Azur, France.

Love the retro style buildings that run along the beautiful long beach. 

Art Deco old school glamour. 

Beautiful deep blue ocean. 

Chilling out at Helios beach club. 

Early evening still on the beach, by Belles Rives Hotel. 

Time of visit: August 2014. 

Restaurant : Lunch at L' Avenue, Paris, France

http://www.avenue-restaurant.com

Time of visit: Sunday lunchtime in March 2014. 

Dinner at Monsieur Bleu, Paris, France

Time of visit: Saturday night in March 2014. 

Brunch at Claus, Paris, France

We had Saturday brunch at this small lovely cafe, which had a distinct Scandinavian feel to the interior design.

Huge breakfast menu. 

Time of visit: Saturday brunch, March 2014. 

A drink at Le Meurice Hotel, Paris, France

A glass of champagne at the bar. 

A few shots of the lobby area....

...and a glimpse of one of the rather grand dining areas.

Time of visit: Friday night in March 2014. 

Public spaces in Le Royal Monceau, Paris, France

Exterior of the hotel, with the Arc de Triomphe in the background.

Stunning restaurant, can't believe I missed dining here - definitely one for next time! 

Huge beautiful stylish bar. My friends and I enjoyed a few relaxed cocktails here before heading out for the evening. 

Small tranquil garden area. 

View of the indoor pool (and someone swimming!) from the garden area of the hotel. 

Delicious healthy snacks in the spa. 

Calming beautiful spa. The steam room and sauna were amazing, I used them twice during our weekend stay. Loved all the Clarins products in the changing area. I must have a treatment next time I stay here. 

Lobby area, signature Phillipe Starck design.

Loved the stairwells; bare-brick walls, stainglass windows....

...and the carpets 

Time of stay: Friday and Saturday night in  March 2014.