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LOURMARIN, ONE OF THE MOST PICTURESQUE VILLAGES IN PROVENCE

The village of Lourmarin is one of the loveliest in the region, and it comes as no surprise that it has been designated one of the Plus Beaux Villages de France. Every time we’re in this part of Provence, we make a point of visiting Lourmarin…

FRÉJUS: SO MUCH MORE THAN A SEASIDE RESORT

Categories: Provence, South of France

We have driven along the Esterel Corniche (coast road) from Nice heading to St Tropez many times over the years, and have often stopped at the pretty coastal town of Fréjus for lunch at one of the many attractive beachside cafes. We’ve walked a…

EXPLORING THE CÔTE D’AZUR HINTERLAND

Categories: Provence, South of France

The Côte d’Azur has so many wonderful attractions, many of which aren’t associated with beaches, famous luxury hotels or shopping—although the area offers plenty of all those! If you’d like a little time out from the activities of the cities, b…

A FABULOUS DAY TRIP FROM NICE – THE FONDATION MAEGHT, ST PAUL DE VENCE AND VENCE

Categories: Provence, South of France

One of the most famous perched villages on the Riviera is St Paul de Vence. It’s within easy reach of Nice for a lovely day out, and what’s more, it’s very near the location of one of the most outstanding art museums in France, the Fondation Ma…