A walk through Avignon

Sometimes I wish the South of France was less crowded with tourists.  Which is not the best thing to say, as I am one myself.  Okay, not really.  There must be some difference between a traveller and a tourist, as I see myself as a traveller wanting to experience the essence of my destination rather…

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Travel at a slow pace in the border town of Perpignan

Have you ever heard of the French town of Perpignan?Β  Well, I haven’t.Β  When the lady I took French conversation from mentioned it in one of our Friday afternoon sessions I was intrigued.Β  She even suggested that I go there if I’m in the area.Β  So that I did.Β  En route from Barcelona to Provence,…

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What about Nice? A city on its own

The first thing you’ll hear about Nice, the fifth biggest city in France, is its blue waters and famous pebble beaches.Β  The capital of the CΓ΄te d’Azur is unlike any of the other big French cities.Β  It’s glitzy but not quite like Paris, it’s a port city but not quite like Marseille, a resort town…

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Exploring a hilltop village in France

A hilltop village on the edge of the French Riviera and the Alpes Maritimes, fortified since medieval times and presently boasting with an art collection within its narrow streets to make you weep.Β  The hilltop village of St. Paul de Vence is the perfect escape for a busy mind.

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Photo pop-up: The thing about cemeteries

When you found yourself in a magnificent Gothic cemetery on a sunny day in the South of France. Nice is such a beautiful city and full of surprises.

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