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SOME FAVOURITE MUSEUMS, GALLERIES AND SIGHTS IN AND AROUND NICE

Nice has a wealth of sights and attractions, and we looked at some of them in the previous story. The enormous number of museums, galleries and great attractions in Nice and its immediate vicinity showcase everything from art to archaeological…

NICE – JEWEL OF THE FRENCH RIVIERA

Categories: Provence

No matter how often you visit the city of Nice on the French Riviera, there are always plenty of delights to experience and explore. It wasn’t always the case though. For many years, much of Nice was run-down and the area close to the docks wa…

MONET’S HOUSE AND GARDEN: VISITING GIVERNY

Categories: Paris Region (Ile de France), Normandy

I am often asked by friends and colleagues for suggestions for day trips out of Paris. There are so many destinations and great things to see and do, it’s a case of, “well, what are you interested in” or “how many trips do you want to do?” One…

THE SPARKLING SEASIDE TOWN OF LA ROCHELLE

Categories: Bordeaux Region

Less than 2 hours by car up the coast from Bordeaux will take you to the beautiful port city of La Rochelle. One of the country’s most important seaports from the 14th to 17th centuries, the city’s luminous limestone façades glow in the bright…