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 Stay Fit

Discover how to stay fit in Provence. It is not really a secret how the French maintain their weight, they are active people. The Mediterranean dictates the climate in Provence. Sunny skies are the norm all year (300+ days a year). Summers are hot and dry. Winters cooler, wetter but mild. The beautiful landscapes beg for you to active and fit while you explore hiking, biking, climbing and much more.

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Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Stay Fit

There is Great Hiking in the Luberon

March 23, 2021
This last week, I have been out every day, walking with Millie. Not just a little amble along the lane or up the trails at the back of the house, but good, long walks, exploring some favourite tracks and finding some new ones too. Although the physiotherapist has said that I can start cycling again, …
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Explore · Guest Post · Stay Fit

Goldsworthy’s Refuge d’Art Hiking Trail in Provence

September 10, 2020
Hiking and Culture Works by British sculptor Andy Goldsworthy, known for creating outdoor installations from natural materials found nearby, form part of a new 150km “art” hiking route which stretches across the north of our region. Named the Refuge d’Art, in the Unesco Geopark reserve in collaboration with the Gassendi Museum in Digne-les-Bains and the Réserve …
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Explore · Laura Snoek · Stay Fit

3 Family-Friendly French Riviera Hikes

October 31, 2019
French Riviera Hikes Hikes near Saint-Raphael: There are many reasons why we love the Cote d’Azur. One of them is because of the hiking possibilities. Part of our family loves the mountains, and part of our family loves the sea. On the French Rivièra, and particularly near Saint-Raphael, these two are combined in a breathtaking way! …
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