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Discover the Formidable Fortified Town of Briançon
An imposing citadel on a rocky outcrop in a spectacular setting of high mountain peaks……
Browsing: Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
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What to see in Nice when cruising the French Riviera
There are many good reasons why you should start (or finish) a cruise in Nice.…
The best sites to see around Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
Last August we were in Provence, in the area around Saint-Rémy-de-Provence for a couple of days.…
7 Villages to Visit on your Dream Holiday in the Luberon
Provence immediately conjures up images of lavender filled fields, beautiful farm houses and manoirs with…
Nice Carnival: A Discovery Guide
If there is a festival worth mentioning in the South of France, I couldn’t miss…
Corniche Roads of the French Riviera
The Corniche Roads of the French Riviera consist of three routes following the mountainous stretch…
Facts and Figures about Monaco
The Principality of Monaco is full of interesting facts and figures. Here are a few…
Discover the Principality of Monaco
Enjoying over 300 days of sunshine a year, the most glamorous destination on the Mediterranean…
Rocher de Monaco (Rock of Monaco)
The oldest part of the Principality of Monaco is Le Rocher, a rocky promontory between…
Monte-Carlo, Monaco
Monte-Carlo (sometimes called Monte-Carle in French) is arguably the most famous district of the Principality…
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Prince’s Palace of Monaco
Situated on a rocky promontory, the Prince’s Palace of Monaco (Palais Princier) is the official residence…
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin
As the Corniche roads from Nice descend towards Menton, it approaches the Mediterranean resort of…
Discover Beaulieu-sur-Mer on the French Riviera
Beaulieu-sur-Mer is a Mediterranean resort situated between Nice and Monaco overlooking the beautiful Baie des…
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
The seaside resort of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat lies in a beautiful peninsula on the French Riviera between…
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…
The Trophy of Augustus (le Trophée des Alpes) in La Turbie
The monumental commemorative structure known as the “Trophée des Alpes” (or Trophy of Augustus) stands…
Eze, A Gem of the French Riviera
The perched village of Eze commands stunning views of mountains falling sheer to the Mediterranean.…
Peille, French Riviera
Peille is a perched village set atop a narrow rocky spur overlooking the Peillon Valley…
Discover the perched village of Peillon
Situated in the hinterland of Nice, picturesque Peillon is one of the most beautiful perched…
Sainte-Agnès, French Riviera
Perched on the flank of a mountain high above the town of Menton and the…
Menton’s Parks and Gardens
The resort town of Menton on the Mediterranean Sea boasts most interesting parks and gardens…
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Discover Menton, French Riviera
The beauties of nature, the magnificence of the sun, the intoxication of the ever-changing sea……
Great Mountain Passes in the French Alps
The great mountain passes in the French Alps played a great part in the mountain…
The French Alps: A Mini Discovery Guide
Walking underneath dramatic glaciers and snow-capped peaks, strolling in the picture perfect old towns and…
Menton Lemon Festival: A Little Guide
The most Italianate and the warmest town on the French Riviera has become famous for…
La Madrague: the story of the song
“La Madrague” is a famous French song recorded by Brigitte Bardot in 1963. On the…
Montagne Sainte-Victoire, Provence
An iconic natural landmark in Provence, similar to Mont Ventoux and Sainte-Baume, Montagne Sainte-Victoire, a…
The cultural highlights of Provence
The Provence, part of the PACA region, one of the richest in France, is the…
Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
The din of cicadas, the southern French accent, a glass of Pastis at a table outside…
Aix-en-Provence Old Town
The Aix-en-Provence old town is enchanting: shady squares, elegant town-houses, lively open-air markets, … everything contributes…
Place de l’Hôtel de Ville, Aix-en-Provence
Place de l’Hôtel de Ville, Aix-en-Provence is arguably one of Provence’s most famous squares with…
Cours Mirabeau, Aix-en-Provence
Paris has its Champs-Élysées, Nice its Promenade des Anglais, Marseille its Canebière and Aix its…
Place d’Albertas, Aix-en-Provence
Almost facing the Natural History Museum of Aix-en-Provence lies the elegant Place d’Albertas, certainly one…
Aix-en-Provence Cathedral
A sacred place for thousands of years, the Aix-en-Provence cathedral has become a religious landmark in…
Pastis from Provence
Pastis is almost like a religion in Provence where the best pastis is found. Pastis…
Aix-en-Provence History
A brief account of the history of Aix-en-Provence. Romans origins in Aix The Aixois (the area…
Calissons from Aix-en-Provence
Calissons are a Provencal sweet treat composed of a light paste of crystallised melon and…
Chocolate Mendiants
As little Christmas delicacies, chocolate mendiants are part of the Provençal tradition and the thirteen desserts.…
Lemon Tart – Tarte au citron
A classic lemon tart has a wonderful balance of lemons and a crispy sweet base.…
Provençal Tomatoes and Aubergines / Tomates et aubergines farcies à la Provençale
Provençal Tomaotes and Aubergines are a delicious vegetarian dish which is often cooked in Provence where…
Pissaladière (French onion pizza)
Pissaladière is a sort of like a cheese-less pizza .. this is a typical lunchtime…
Pistou – Provençal pesto
Pistou (Provençal pesto) is typically Provençal and is a sauce made with basil, garlic, olive…
Discover the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
The region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur is made up of six départements in south-eastern France. Casually known…
Aioli
Aioli is a sauce based on garlic, egg yolk and olive oil is widespread from Catalonia…
Learn about the traditions of Christmas in Provence
Christmas in Provence starts with the Sainte Barbe celebrations on the 4th December and culminate on Christmas…
Les Baux-de-Provence: a beautiful village!
The site of Les Baux-de-Provence is situated 15 km from Arles and 25 km from…
Explore the little town of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
The little town of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence lies in a beautiful countryside against the backdrop of the Alpilles…
Explore the Alpilles mountain range in Provence
If you are looking for a postcard image of Provence, that of authentic Provençal atmosphere,…
Calanques of Cassis, Provence
The Calanques of Cassis are a unique geological formation in Provence, usually comprised of limestone…
Lacoste, Provence
Opposite the village of Bonnieux, Lacoste is set on one of the Luberon’s most impressive…