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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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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Hirtzbach, Alsace

Last Sunday we visited the little flower-decked village of Hirtzbach, secretly situated to the South of Alsace in a region called Sundgau. Here is a selection of photos ... Read more!

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Yvoire: Discover a medieval village by Lake Geneva

I’ve wandered the streets of Yvoire more times than I can count over the years, and each visit feels like stepping back into another era. Nestled on the ... Read more!

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Discover the village of Duingt near Annecy

The village of Duingt enjoys an idyllic setting, tucked away between Lake Annecy and the last slopes of the Taillefer mountain. Situation of Duingt, Haute-Savoie On the west shore of Lake ... Read more!

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Menthon-Saint-Bernard, Haute-Savoie

There are three sites to discover in the pretty village of Menthon-Saint-Bernard: the lakeshore with its harbour, beach and promenade, the old Savoyard village and the medieval castle of ... Read more!

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Discover the village of Talloires by Lake Annecy

When I show the region of Annecy to our family and friends, I always bring them to Talloires, a small village located on the eastern shore of the beautiful ... Read more!

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Six villages around Lake Annecy to discover

On Monday 31st March we went on a ‘tour du lac’ by car. We departed from Annecy and drove on the east shore through Veyrier, Menthon and Talloires ... Read more!

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Riquewihr Christmas Market

Listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, Riquewihr is surrounded by the vineyards of Alsace. With its charming half-timbered houses, the Riquewihr Christmas Market attracts a large ... Read more!

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Discover the Eguisheim Christmas Market

Eguisheim, the birthplace of the Alsatian vineyards, was chosen as the French’s most beautiful villages in 2013 during a TV programme aired on France 2. With its beautiful ... Read more!

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10 Things to See in the Village of Mont-Saint-Michel

Le Mont-Saint-Michel is a French wonder that fascinates travellers from all over the world. Situated on a rocky island off the Normandy coast and just a stone's throw ... Read more!

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Rocamadour: The Vertiginous Citadel of Faith

When coming from Cahors by road, Rocamadour suddenly appears, clinging precariously against the cliff above the Alzou canyon. The stunning medieval village seemingly defies the laws of gravity. ... Read more!

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Discover the village of Saint-Cyprien in Périgord

Saint-Cyprien enjoys an enviable position established on a hillside on the right bank of the Dordogne Valley. The narrow streets wind uphill towards the abbey church which dominates ... Read more!

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Discover the beautiful village of Limeuil in Périgord

Limeuil is located at the confluence of the Dordogne and the Vézère Rivers in the province of Périgord. Limeuil is a perfect ‘picture postcard’ village: cobbled streets wind ... Read more!

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Monpazier, Dordogne

Monpazier is located in the Dordogne département in Aquitaine in southwest France. The village is listed as one of France’s most beautiful villages. The bastide of Monpazier: A ... Read more!

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Discover the village of Montmartre in Paris

Situated in the 18th arrondissement, the iconic ‘Butte Montmartre’ is one of Paris‘ most famous districts. Full of contrasts, encircled by busy boulevards, it has kept the atmosphere ... Read more!

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Crémieu, Isère, Rhône-Alpes

Located some 40kms East of Lyon, the little medieval town of Crémieu is a jewel of rich architectural and historic heritage. The old streets of Crémieu still evoke ... Read more!

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