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Radio Guest List—Hôtel Byblos, St. Tropez, France—December 13, 2014

Locations in this article:  Los Angeles, CA

byblosSince its opening in 1967, Hôtel Byblos in St. Tropez, France has attracted visitors from around the world, including celebrities such as Brigette Bardot, Mick Jagger, and Orson Wells. A small hotel nestled on the edge of the French Riviera, Hotel Byblos houses only 41 rooms and 50 suites. Nancy Heslin, Editor-in-Chief of the Riviera Reporter, dives into what makes Hotel Byblos a must-see location for both locals and visitors (including the breakfast).

Also joining us is Alex Davies, Associate Editor and Tech Expert for Wired Magazine. Alex shares the latest on car innovations: cars that are starting to drive people. Then Cassandra Tanti, Editor-in-Chief of the Riviera Times and American Expat, talks about adjusting to life in France and blending in as a local. All of this and more when this week’s broadcast of Peter Greenberg Worldwide comes to you from Hôtel Byblos in St. Tropez France.

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Nancy Heslin, Editor-in-Chief of Riviera Reporter, reminisces on her move from Canada to France and the differences she encountered. Then, she shares some of the things she loves most about France, including the breakfast at Hôtel Byblos.

Vincent Maillard, executive chef of Hôtel Byblos in St. Tropez, describes the menu he’s designed at the B in Hôtel Byblos. His recipes evoke the flavors of the Riviera and the Mediterranean.

PJ Heslin, American Expat Writer for the Riviera Reporter, talks about the art of mastering the bus and how the south of France is very similar to Los Angeles.

Cassandra Tanti, Editor of Riviera Times , discusses moving to France from Australia and the difficulties with adjusting to the French way of life. She also expresses her surprise at the price of a glass of water being more expensive than a glass of wine at some bistros.

Alex Davies, Wired magazine’s Associate Editor and Tech Expert, speaks about cars taking over the jobs of humans.

Klara Glowczewska, Travel Editor-at-Large for Town & Country, explains the re-launch of Town & County Travel and how people value experiences and curating moments of their life.

Christophe Chauvin, General Manager of Hôtel Byblos in St. Tropez, describes how he moved his way up from doing room service to becoming the general manager of a hotel. He also speaks about the history of the hotel, which goes back to 1967.

By Darra Stone for PeterGreenberg.com