Return to Uzès, the first Duché of France
Explore · Our House in Provence · Road Trips South of FranceContributor blog post by Michel:
There are towns and villages we happily visit time and again which is good because our friends are getting to know the Vaucluse and surrounding area almost as well as we do. So it was an easy decision last fall to drive to Uzès; we love the town and Steve …Continue reading here for the details on Michel and Shirley’s day trip to Uzes and why you might want to visit this town that has a history in licorice, pottery, silks and much more.
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Full day Bandol & Cassis Discovery Wine Tour from Marseille
Begin your journey in the medieval village of Le Castellet, perched elegantly atop a wooded hill overlooking lush vineyards. Next, venture into the renowned Bandol wine region.
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