I spent about two weeks earlier this month photographing the Cote d’Azur. I love photographing this part of the world before the summer crowds descend. Beautiful towns and cities along the coastline with medieval villages perched above create the perfect work environment for a travel photographer. Based in Nice, France I traveled up and down the coast to Cannes, Cap D’ail, Menton and Monaco among other locales.

These photographs are a few taken of the world famous Promenade des Anglais in Nice. The Promenade hugs the Mediterranean and runs the length of the city. Sun worshippers populate the beach and fitness enthusiasts and amblers the pedestrian promenade. Signature blue and white umbrellas line this stretch of coast.

The boulevard is lined with aristocratic architecture from the Belle Epoque era when European nobility summered in this part of the world. The Hotel Negresco is the grande dame of Le Belle Epoque architecturally speaking and the icon of Nice.

I also took a side trip to Imperia on the Italian Riviera. More photographs to come.