Antibes Doors Windows
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Falling in Love with the Doors and Windows of Antibes

I was so impressed by the doors and windows of Antibes I couldn’t wait to show you! While organising photos from my recent trip to Antibes, I was so excited I just HAD to show you the photos of just the doors and windows. What a picturesque place! …Continue reading …

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Parc de la Torse
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In Praise of Parc de la Torse in Aix-en-Provence

It’s hard to believe that Parc de la Torse is just a 10-minute walk from the Cours Mirabeau in Aix-en-Provence. The Torse Park is a wonderful natural area that follows the little river from Route de Cézanne down to Route de Nice. There are ancient plane trees for shade and …

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Bonnieux Luberon
Cheryl ShufflebothamExploreVillages Towns and Cities

Why I am Crazy About Bonnieux in the Luberon

I must admit, at first I wasn’t crazy about the village of Bonnieux. I thought it was a little too busy, a little rougher around the edges than some of my favourites in Provence. But after staying two weeks just below the village, I am now smitten. Each day as …

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Visiting Antibes French Riviera
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Visiting Antibes Again? The French Riviera Just Gets Better

Last summer was the first time I visited Antibes. Afterwards I realized how much I love the place and I started scheming how to return. Thanks to author-friend Patricia Sands, I had the perfect excuse. She invited me to come back to play! …Continue reading here for details on Deborah’s excursion …

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Discover Market Sunday in Toulon
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Find Out Why You Should Spend a Sunday in Toulon

Sunday is an ideal time to visit Toulon as the traffic is lighter, it’s easier to park, and the market is in full swing. It’s a good market, with the top part being North African stalls, leading down to the fruit and veg section and ending in clothes near the …

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Planning a Stay in the Luberon Village Lourmarin
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Travel Planning your Stay in the Luberon Village of Lourmarin

I am often asked if I could help plan a stay in Lourmarin, so voilà! This itinerary would work from any of the nearby Luberon villages. I’ve planned it around my favourite market days, listed below. But don’t rush around too much. Allow yourself to simply ‘be’ ~ to enjoy …

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Aston Martin D811 Scenic Drives Close Monaco
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3 of the Most Scenic Drives Close to Monaco

Monaco is truly blessed when it comes to its climate and location. These two factors combined create some of the most aesthetically-pleasing scenery in the world with verdant vegetation atop hills and craggy rock faces. It is the gateway to the French Riviera and Provence, whose scenic roads have been …

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Cassis Port Views
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A Day in Cassis with Friends and Lunch at Chez Gilbert Restaurant

Cassis is a picturesque town a little over 1 and 1/2 hours from Sablet, tucked into a curve along the Mediterranean Sea between the calanques (little coastal fjords with tall cliffs), about 20 km east of Marseille. It’s a fishing port on a steep hillside with vineyards and pastel-coloured houses …

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Plan-de-Cuques near Marseille
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Marseille Stories: The last Paysanne of Plan-de-Cuques

Contributor blog post by Dorothy Garabedian: You’re wondering: Where or what is Plan-de-Cuques? Well, it’s a town, or rather a suburb – actually a commune north of Marseille – and it has a few secrets. Plan-de-Cuques is not very old in comparison to other French villages, although abundant archeological evidence indicates …

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Travel Tips French Riviera Monaco Budget
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French Riviera Travel Tips 10 Places To Visit In Monaco On A Budget

Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: Monaco has a reputation as a place of luxury, superyachts and supercars but I’m going to shatter the myth that you need to have lots of money to enjoy Monaco as a tourist. Monaco/Monte Carlo is spread over a lot of hills, so if …

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