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 Paul Shawcross

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Paul Shawcross is a Francophile, a travel writer and a Photographer who first fell in love with France when passing through on the way to Spain way back in 1979.

Paul has revised and written new text for several Michelin Green Guides to the French Regions as well as penning several Thomas Cook Pocket Guides and contributing articles to leading periodicals including Living France and France Magazine. He has authored several apps for smart devices and has a new one for the Dordogne in preparation. Paul is also the European Acquisitions Editor for Bindu Trips , a recently launched travel planning website which features Provence along with many other European destinations

Paul also has a large photo library much of which is hosted by Alamy Images

Further details of Paul’s work can be found here

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The Camargue is Provence’s Unmissable Wild Side

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While the lavender and sunflower fields of Provence are visually stunning, the Camargue region offers a unique combination of natural beauty that makes it a must-see destination. What makes visiting the Camargue so special? This area is home to semi-wild horses, untamed bulls, a diverse population of birds, rugged cowhands, and beautiful sandy beaches. In …
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