Jeanne Oliver is a Nice-based author, historian and tour guide who speaks and writes about the French Riviera. With over 25 years of experience uncovering the hidden stories of the French Riviera, she’s the author of Nice Uncovered: Walks Through the Secret Heart of a Historic City and a go-to expert for media, podcasts, tours and bespoke travel planning. Her deep knowledge of Nice, shaped by years of research and firsthand experience, has made her a trusted source for curious travelers and media producers alike.
Print Publications
From her previous base in Paris, Jeanne began writing travel guides for Lonely Planet and Frommer’s, covering destinations across Europe. Among other works, she wrote the first guidebooks to Croatia and to Normandy for Lonely Planet. For Frommer's she wrote Memorable Walks in Paris which inspired her to write her recent book of walking tours, Nice Uncovered. See Jeanne Oliver's Author Page on Amazon.
Digital Publishing
Jeanne Oliver has been creating trusted travel content online for over two decades. She began with CroatiaTraveller.com, one of the earliest comprehensive English-language travel guides to Croatia, developed independently in the early 2000s. Her success with that site laid the foundation for her deep dive into the French Riviera, where she now runs two specialized resources: frenchrivieratraveller.com, a travel planning site that spans the Cote d'Azur and riviera-beaches.com, a guide to the region's beaches.
These sites complement Jeanne’s work as a guidebook author and private tour guide, and reflect her commitment to helping visitors experience the Riviera beyond the usual tourist routes.
As Seen On
France Today
Talking about Secret Places in Nice
Adrian Leeds Après-Midi
Talking about Unesco Heritage in Nice
Join Us in France Podcast
Talking about Favorite Walks in Nice