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Just in case you are ‘all excited’ about learning THE 10 best things in Paris, I have to warn you that there really isn’t an agreed up ‘top 10’ of best things to visit in Paris. What constitutes ‘best’ depends on who you are and what excites you. However, most of the ‘Top 10’ destinations …
Millions of people made the trip to Paris to participate in this afternoon’s peace rally. Officials from many European countries participated in the rally, as well as many local Parisians. The rally was an act of solidarity. The rally was organized in response to this week’s terrorist attacks in Paris, which literally shocked the …
Ok. There is the Louvre and Musee d’Orsay – probably the best known and most widely visited of all of Paris’ museums. Once you’ve seen them, you probably want to go shopping for a day or two, because there is a wealth of art there. But after that, perhaps you are wondering what ‘other’ museums …
By Vera Lang Looking for places to visit in the South East of France? Well, I would not skip the Cote d’Azur as it’s a special place. If you’re traveling by train from Italy back to the UK, you’ll most likely pass right through it. Top 10 Destinations in SE France (places in order of …
Fiona Hilliard 1. Limoux-Scene The pretty town of Limoux is within a one-hour’s drive of Toulouse. Limoux is a market town, situated on the River Aude. The town is perhaps most famous for its winter festival (known as Fécos), which takes place between January and Easter each year. At any time of the year, visitors …
By Cheryl Antier Bormes-les-Mimosas means “the Sunny One” and it’s an accurate description of this medieval village that is perched high on a mountain top. Bormes-les-Mimosas still has the imposing remains of a castle and the rampart walls that protected it during the Saracen invasions. Its official title as the “village of flowers” was given …
With Easter coming up, our writer sets off to explore the cathedrals of Europe. From Notre Dame in Paris to the magnificent Barcelona Cathedral, he steps back into the past for a view that is unique. Join him as he surveys the beauty and artistry of the continent's most beautiful places of worship.
The 18th arrondisement of northern Paris is located on the Right Bank of the Seine River. Its land area is about 2.3 square miles (a sliver over six square kilometers). The population is on hundred eighty five thousand and the area is home to about seventy thousand jobs. The distinctive Moulin Rouge (Red Mill or …
By Karen Richardson To describe the Chamonix Valley as beautiful would be a lot more then an understatement. It is, without doubt, one of the most picturesque areas in the world. One hour from Geneva by road, this skiing and mountaineering haven has become popular the world over with skiers, mountaineers, climbers and mountain lovers …
From the rolling greens of Scotland to the beautiful ancient ruins of Greece, there are a variety of interesting places to visit in Europe. Take a trip to Europe and your most difficult decision is going to be which places to visit during your vacation.
The Wonderful Wines of ProvenceBy Peter Carnes Over half a century ago, Elizabeth David, the doyenne of British food writers, wrote somewhat disparagingly about the wine of Provence. “It was”, she wrote, “the kind of wine which it was wisest to drink out of a tumbler so that there was room for a large proportion …
By Anabelle Lim-balanzar Dubbed as the millionaire’s playground, St. Tropez is home to some of the world’s most immaculate beaches. This medieval town remains to be well-known for its yachts that line along the harbors, and the expensive cars that cruise its streets. As a tourist mecca for the rich and famous, St. Tropez has …
During the glittery holidays when the City of Lights wears her most resplendent coat there's no place better to be. Especially with an off-season discount.
Markets in French ProvinceBy Tatyana Kogut Provence. Saint-Tropez. Saint-Tropez has 12 markets: fruit, honey, flower, fish markets and Place des Lices – the region’s most popular street market. Two steps from the coast, under the plane-tree, old people usually play petanque. But on Tuesdays and Saturdays this place is occupied with long rows of counters. …
Part 2 of a two part article that gives you 10 of the best family activities when planning your next vacation on the French Riviera.
If you're planning a family vacation to the French Riviera, check out ten of the best family activities out of the hundreds available! This is part one of a two-part article.
French Riviera: It is a wonderful city with lots of charm and character; a mixture of French and Italian cultures where the people are easy-going and friendly even if you don't speak French.
There are many approaches to second language learning, but few methods produce better results than studying a language in the country where that language is spoken. Daily immersion in language and culture is the key to gaining real proficiency in any language. So where better to learn the French language than in France itself! France is a fascinating and diverse country with an astonishingly rich cultural heritage and simply fantastic food!
Although often overlooked, the wineries of Provence in the French Riviera offer wine tasting tours that are as unique as the wines themselves.
Find out what you need to know before renting a villa in the French Riviera during your next vacation.
By Peter Carnes Here is the Second Part of our personal (and highly subjective) guide to some of the best restaurants in Provence. You know, the more often I eat Provencal food, either at home or in the places described here, the more convinced I become that the cooking of Provence is the lightest, tastiest, …
A brief and highly personal guide to some of our favourite restaurants in Provence, from glittering Michelin two- and three-star temples of gastronomy to delightful local bistros.
The beautiful village of Saint-Maximim houses the relics of Mary Magdalene, and offers a fascinating walking tour that is steeped in the history of Provence and the French Riviera.
