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Christine van der Linden · Explore · Hans Zeegers · Villages Towns and Cities

Adventures in Gréolières: A travel experience by Hans and Christine

February 6, 2025
The journey begins: from coast to village A winding road leads us from the sunny French Riviera coast to the Alpes Maritimes village of Gréolières, which has existed since 1033. Gréolières comes from the old French word “greolier,” meaning “crow.” We start our adventures in Gréolières at 850 meters, and we are greeted by a …
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Explore · Keith Van Sickle · Villages Towns and Cities

Sanary-sur-Mer, A Gem on France’s Mediterranean Coast

January 13, 2025
It’s one of the prettiest towns on France’s Mediterranean coast and one of the country’s sunniest. But while international tourists flock to places like Nice, Antibes, and St-Tropez, lovely little Sanary-sur-Mer remains relatively undiscovered. Sanary, as the locals call it, was founded as a fishing village in the 16th century. Fishermen still ply their trade …
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Christine van der Linden · Hans Zeegers · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts

Discover the Fragrant Charm of Grasse: A Day in the Perfume Capital of the World

December 5, 2024
When you find yourself on the stunning Côte d’Azur, set aside a day to explore the enchanting town of Grasse, renowned as the perfume capital since the 18th century. Nestled between the mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, this picturesque region boasts the perfect climate for cultivating fragrant flowers essential for perfume production. Grasse the Perfume …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Visiting the Alpilles? Our Guide to the Villages and Must-sees

November 27, 2023
Established in 2007, the Parc Naturel Régional des Alpilles covers the mountain range and its flanks. As a protected natural area, there are restrictions on construction and park usage. However, the artifacts from human settlements discovered in these hills date back to the Neolithic era, and the range is the result of millennia of continuous …
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