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The French Riviera in Winter
Written by Christine, USA, January 2013
No, you won’t see Beyonce and Jay-Z on a yacht. You won’t be partying with supermodels until dawn at a beachside club. But you also won’t be paying premium prices, you’ll have the place all to ...
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The Most Beautiful Towns of Provence
Written by Christine, USA, January 2013
Many people dream of Provence …
except “Provence” isn’t really a place! The region is actually called
Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, and as its name suggests, it covers a lot of
real estate. ...
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Things to do in Montpellier
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, August 2012
Sunshine on the beach by day and sipping world-class wine by night. If
that sounds good to you then head to Montpellier on the south coast of France . Editor’s
Note: This recommendation was ...
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Things to Do in St Tropez
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, August 2012
Once the only thing glistening on the docks of St Tropez were fish scales, now you’re more likely to be blinded by diamonds.
It’s the little fishing village that’s grown to be a very big fish ...
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Top 5 Foodie Experiences in Paris
Written by Viator, July 2011
Ah, Paris. How can one city epitomise so much that’s good about life? Food, history, art, food, fashion, culture, food, architecture, wine – and did we mention food? No trip to Paris is complete ...
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Van Gogh in Arles
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, January 2012
Arles is best known to us for its association with the painter Vincent van Gogh. It was here that van Gogh was living when he famously cut off his ear. He lived here for just over a year, from 1888 ...
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Vence A Town of Art in the South of France
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, January 2012
Vence is France’s town of art near the French Riviera. This might sound like a big claim in a country so soaked in art history, especially 20th century art, but the lovely historic town on Vence in ...
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Villefranche-sur-Mer
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, March 2012
5 miles (8 kms) outside Nice to the east lies Villefranche-sur-Mer. If you feel like escaping the crowds promenading along the Promenade des Anglais
beside Nice’s beachfront, hop on the ...
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Visiting the Champagne Region from Paris
Written by Christine, USA, February 2013
The Champagne Region of France is the perfect side trip for the Paris visitor – different enough to give you a good idea of what’s happening outside of the City of Light, but close enough not to take ...
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Visit Lourdes
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, January 2012
So popular that it has the second highest number of hotel beds in France after Paris, Lourdes is one of those places that our quest for the spiritual has turned into a bit of a theme park. Over 150 ...
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What Not to Do in Paris
Written by Christine, USA, February 2013
Everyone asks what there is to do in Paris, but no one seems to ask what NOT to do! Here’s some solid advice for all visitors to Paris, whether it’s your first or your 51st time in the City of Light. ...
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What Not to Do in the French Riviera
Written by Christine, USA, February 2013
If you’re planning a trip to the French Riviera, chances are you’ve come across dozens of websites and hundreds of pages telling you what to do while you’re there. Now, would you like to know what ...
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Wine Tasting in St-Émilion
Written by Christine, USA, February 2013
Saint-Émilion, about 20 miles north of Bordeaux, is where people
actually go when they say they’re going wine tasting in Bordeaux. And
it’s where you should go, too, the next time you go to ...
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