Explore · Locals Travel Tips · Paul Shawcross Nissa la Bella – Paul Shawcross favourite places in beautiful Nice February 27, 2018Must-See Nice Fabulous Nice lies along the shores of Baie des Anges at the eastern end of Provence, on what English speakers call the French Riviera but which the French know as the Côte d’Azur. The English aristocracy discovered its delights during the early Victorian era but the secret eventually got out and the Riviera …Continue Reading
Explore · Guest Post · Villages Towns and Cities Toulon Reasons to Visit to this Coastal City Provence April 11, 2019Author, Mary Lou Longsworth writes: Toulon: Discovering Something New in Provence We’ve been living in the countryside south of Aix, close to the Mediterranean, for five years. We miss Aix and our friends, and the almost-twenty years of memories we had there, but have no regrets. Aix isn’t far, and we go frequently. We love …Continue Reading
Explore · Guest Post · Locals Travel Tips Tips for How to Travel on a Budget in Provence March 30, 2020A Guest Post: Is there anyone who would not dream of visiting Provence? Just think about this region and images of lavender fields, the azure sea, and market produce appear in your head. Provence is just as you imagine! It is worth noting that Provence is not a cheap tourist destination. However, this does not …Continue Reading
Explore · Keith Van Sickle · Villages Towns and Cities Arles or Nîmes Where Best to Visit Roman Provence? February 18, 2022Roman Provence Way back around 50 B.C., Julius Caesar conquered Gaul (now France), and the area remained part of the Roman Empire for centuries. As a result, Roman ruins are all over France, but the best ones are in and around Provence. In fact, ‘Provence’ comes from the Latin ‘Provincia Romana,’ the name of the …Continue Reading
