Explore · Locals Travel Tips What to do in Avignon in August July 25, 2016Contributor blog post by Aurelie: Aurelie Gilabert, the founder of Avignon Gourmet Tours, is an Avignon native who seamlessly navigates her way between three languages (French, English and Portuguese). She offers guided tours of the papal city with just the right blend of historical information and foodie tidbits – be prepared to sample local treats along your walk. …Continue Reading
Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Villages Towns and Cities Treading in Ancient Footsteps at Les Baux-de-Provence August 31, 2017A few years ago now we headed across to Les Baux-de-Provence with our boys, after having seen the spectacular site in the helicopter footage during the coverage of the Tour de France, which unsurprisingly is essential viewing in our house! Les Baux-de-Provence sits atop a rocky promontory on the Southern side of Les Alpilles not …Continue Reading
Explore · Locals Travel Tips · Rebecca Whitlocke How To Visit Monaco On A Shoestring June 28, 2016Contributor blog post by Access Riviera: If I had a euro for every time someone asked me ‘Is Monaco cheap to visit?’ I’d probably be able to buy a penthouse apartment there myself. There’s no doubt about it that Monaco is a destination of legend – luxury everything from hotels to superyachts to fast cars …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Truffles are One Reason to Visit Aups in Provence June 11, 2020Reasons to Visit Aups: A Beautiful Location Located between the Mediterranean coast and the Alps, the village of Aups is at an elevation of 505 metres (1,657 ft). Considered as the capital of the Haut Var, this mid-sized town has a population of roughly 2200 residents. However, on a busy summer weekend, the volume of …Continue Reading