Monaco by Night: What to See and Do

Picture this… The sun finally sets over the Principality of Monaco. The lighthouses in the port light up as the boats return from their cruises on the Mediterranean. ... Read more!

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Why you should discover Bédoin in Provence

In this article, I have chosen to tell you about the village of Bédoin, where we stayed for a fortnight in Spring. Situated at the foot of Mont ... Read more!

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7 Villages to Visit on your Dream Holiday in the Luberon

Provence immediately conjures up images of lavender-filled fields, beautiful farmhouses and manors with their leafy terraces and linen-draped tables adorned with fresh-cut flowers, olives, local wines and dishes ... Read more!

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Nice Carnival: A Discovery Guide

If there is a festival worth mentioning in the South of France, I couldn’t miss the Nice Carnival. It is the most significant event organised on the French ... Read more!

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Corniche Roads of the French Riviera

The Corniche Roads of the French Riviera consist of three routes following the mountainous stretch from Nice to Menton. The Corniche offers dramatic coastal views, which you can ... Read more!

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Principality of Monaco: A Discovery Guide

Enjoying over 300 days of sunshine a year, the most glamorous destination on the Mediterranean looks like nowhere else on the French Riviera. The Principality of Monaco is ... Read more!

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Roquebrune-Cap-Martin: A Discovery Guide

As the Corniche roads from Nice descend towards Menton, it approaches the Mediterranean resort of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin. The perched village of Roquebrune overlooks the luxuriant vegetation of the Cap ... Read more!

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Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat: A Seaside Resort on the Riviera

The seaside resort of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat lies on a beautiful peninsula on the French Riviera between Nice and Monaco. Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat is primarily a fashionable destination amongst celebrities and millionaires, ... Read more!

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Discover Villefranche-sur-Mer on the French Riviera

Now included in the Greater Nice, the dazzling little town of Villefranche-sur-Mer on the French Riviera is a pleasant sea resort with its old town made up of ... Read more!

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Eze, The Gem of the French Riviera

My first visit to Eze truly amazed me. As a young teenager, I remember the breathtaking view of the perched village overlooking the blue Mediterranean Sea. Indeed, the ... Read more!

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Peille, a hilltop village in the Nice Hinterland

Peille is a perched village set atop a narrow rocky spur overlooking the Peillon Valley in the Prealps of Nice.   Plan your trip to Peille and the ... Read more!

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Peillon: A Discovery Guide of the Perched Village

Situated in the hinterland of Nice, picturesque Peillon is one of the most beautiful villages of the French Riviera. You’ll discover this beautiful village on an eagle’s nest ... Read more!

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Sainte-Agnès, a perched village above Menton

When driving on the mountain road D22, the hilltop village of Sainte-Agnès makes a great impression. It is perched on the flank of a mountain high above the ... Read more!

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Great Mountain Passes in the French Alps

The great mountain passes in the French Alps played a great part in the mountain range’s history, from the Roman era to the Middle-Ages and from the Napoleonic Wars ... Read more!

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Menton Lemon Festival: A Little Guide

The most Italianate and warmest town on the French Riviera has become famous for the colourful Menton Lemon Festival. Like no other, this carnival is a significant event ... Read more!

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La Madrague: the story of the song

“La Madrague” is a famous French song recorded by Brigitte Bardot in 1963. On the last day of our French intensive course in Noosa, we listened to the ... Read more!

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The cultural highlights of Provence

The Provence, part of the PACA region, one of the richest in France, is the most visited area in France after Paris city. Located in the South-East, this ... Read more!

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Practical info for planning your visit to Aix-en-Provence

The din of cicadas, the southern French accent, a glass of Pastis at a table outside a café: this is Aix-en-Provence, one of France’s most delightful towns. Aix ... Read more!

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Pastis from Provence

Pastis is almost like a religion in Provence where the best pastis is found. Pastis from Provence: the unmissable beverage! Pastis © Peng CC3.0 “Il faut vous enivrer ... Read more!

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Aix-en-Provence History: A Brief Account

This is a brief account of Aix-en-Provence history. Its past is reflected in the churches and rich 17th and 18th-century manor houses in the old town. It is ... Read more!

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