Patsi savours sunshine and socca, with Catherine Schantz.

Affectionately known as ‘Cat’, Patsi's guest for the final show in season one of Tales From The Blue Coast, shares her journey from Strasbourg to Nice where she has long been settled. Cat’s employment entails a daily commute to Antibes, based with a recruitment agency servicing luxury yachts. With rich humour she describes the vibrant sailing scene on the blue waters of the Med, the intriguing lifestyles of those who own the world's largest super yachts, and the unique roles of the boat crews. She also recalls her happy upbringing in Alsace, with valuable experiences of travel and education in the USA and Israel. Most especially, Cat reflects on her evolving perception of Nice, and her deep appreciation of its beauty, culture and food.

Any music captured on the streets of Nice, is featured with the kind permission of the performers.

In this episode Patsi meets up with her friend Marilou, a Dutch entrepreneur who moved to Nice after a challenging journey that included bereavement, and the breakdown of her marriage. In relaxed candour, Marilou shares the poignant and inspiring story of her emotional bond with France. From first moving to Paris over twenty years ago, through time spent living in Grenoble, before finally settling on the Côte d’Azur. Working in the luxury accommodation sector, Marilou cherishes the lively social scene and environmental consciousness of Nice. Over afternoon tea on the Promenade des Anglais, she and Patsi reflect on the city’s supportive Anglophone network, its cultural richness and vibrant music scene. As well as the ongoing ‘green’ projects that continue to make Nice one of the most appealing cities in Europe.

Patsi chats with Chris Tixerant, who she befriended over twenty years ago in Villefranche-sur-Mer, a beautiful mediaeval fishing town twenty minutes east of Nice. Chris shares his story from his upbringing in England to Villefranche where he ran a popular bar for over a decade, introducing live musical acts and fostering a close-knit community of locals and expats - many of whom have remained friends ever since. He expands on his subsequent endeavours on the French Riviera, in photography and personal development. Chris also reflects on his lifelong passion for football, and the vibrant sports culture of the blue coast. As well as the daily benefits of living in Nice with its welcoming atmosphere, strong Italian influence and ecological appeal.