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St Tropez
Written by Viator, January 2012
The rich and famous might have their enormous yachts and grand chateaux, but any one of us can occupy the chairs and tables in the cafes that line the promenade at St Tropez, enjoy the sunshine and ...
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French Riviera from Nice
Written by Viator, August 2010
The French Riviera teems with destinations dripping with glamor and natural beauty, with Nice the logical spot for a base to see them all. Whether you want history, fashion, fun, beaches, day ...
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Aix-en-Provence
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, October 2012
If you’re in Provence and missing the café culture and sophistication of Paris , head straight to Aix-en-Provence , a little piece of heaven in the south of France . Editor’s
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Best Places to Go with Kids in the French Riviera
Written by Christine, USA, January 2013
Many people think of the French Riviera
as a glamorous place where movie stars come to see and be seen. But
it’s home to thousands of families, and is a much more family-friendly
region in ...
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Find Your Inspiration in St Tropez
Written by Jodi R, Germany, August 2011
Brigitte Bardot was famously 'discovered' on the beach at St Tropez , and since the 1950's this French Riviera
resort town has been known as a playground for the international jet
set. Once a ...
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French Riviera Alpine Trainspotters Alert!
Written by Jodi R, Germany, October 2011
Celebrating 100 years in operation and still on the rails, the heroic Train des Pignes passes through 25 tunnels, over 16 viaducts and 15 metallic bridges in the mountainous areas of the ...
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Sete: A Well-Kept Secret
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, September 2012
It’s one of the most unspoiled places on the Mediterranean, a well-kept secret so don’t tell anyone but do head there as soon as you can! Editor’s
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St Tropez for Paupers
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, December 2011
You can’t go to the South of France without seeing the place of legends, of scandals and movies and royal playtime. But could I actually afford to go there? And then we found Saint Maxime, the ...
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Surfing in Biarritz
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, August 2012
Was Napoleon III’s wife the Empress Eugenie a surfer? Is that why, in
the mid-19th century, she insisted he develop a royal seaside resort at Biarritz , facing one of Europe’s best surf breaks? On ...
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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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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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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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