Category: Provence & Cote D'Azur

Wonders of the South: Saint- Raphaël and Fréjus, France
February 20, 2010 · Category: Provence & Cote D'Azur 

While nearby St. Tropez seems to get all the attention, both Saint- Raphaël and Fréjus are fantastic destinations in their own... [Read the full story]

Eco-Friendly Provence
January 24, 2010 · Category: Provence & Cote D'Azur 

One area in France that seems to have all their eco ducks in order is Provence. There are few areas in the world that have been... [Read the full story]

Marvelous Marseilles, France
December 30, 2009 · Category: Provence & Cote D'Azur 

When I was working as an English teacher at a lycée (high school) in Gassin, France, I frequently took day or weekend trips to... [Read the full story]

Provence Weather, Wines and Culture
December 16, 2009 · Category: Provence & Cote D'Azur 

Provence, in the south of France, is a fabulous place to visit to enjoy the  weather, the culture and, of course, the wine! Provence... [Read the full story]

Celebrate a Russian Christmas…in Nice, France
November 17, 2009 · Category: Provence & Cote D'Azur 

This year, you can enjoy a Russian Christmas without the cold weather and long flight to Russia. Come to sunny Nice, France for... [Read the full story]

The Caves of France’s Ardèche Gorge
November 3, 2009 · Category: Provence & Cote D'Azur 

The Ardèche Gorge, the largest natural canyon in Europe, angles through southern France, northwest of Avignon. Its craggy limestone... [Read the full story]

Sightseeing and Soaking Up The Sun in France’s Saint Tropez
August 10, 2009 · Category: Provence & Cote D'Azur 

During my year as an English instructor at Lycée du Golfe de Saint Tropez (Saint Tropez Gulf High School), I had many weekends... [Read the full story]

Restaurant Review: Le Cézanne in Aix-en-Provence, A Hidden Gem
August 9, 2009 · Category: Provence & Cote D'Azur 

Aix-en-Provence is one of my favorite places to visit in France because when I am there, I feel like I can just be. Compared to... [Read the full story]

Fruit Confit at Confiserie Florian near Nice, France
July 28, 2009 · Category: Provence & Cote D'Azur 

Shortly after we began dating, my (now) husband introduced me to fruit confit (candied fruit). He held out a tiny sugar coated... [Read the full story]

“Sur le pont d’Avignon”, France
July 12, 2009 · Category: Provence & Cote D'Azur 

I first remember hearing the song “Sur le pont d’Avignon,” during my grade school French class.  After I announced that... [Read the full story]

Strolling Through Les Baux de Provence, France
July 2, 2009 · Category: Provence & Cote D'Azur 

One of the benefits of meeting up with locals while traveling is that they take you to places you’ve never heard of, like Les... [Read the full story]

Nice, France – a City for Wanderers
July 1, 2009 · Category: Provence & Cote D'Azur 

When I worked as an English teacher in a French lycée (high school), I lived in a small town near Saint Tropez called Gassin. ... [Read the full story]

Eze—The Peak of the Cote d’ Azur
April 27, 2009 · Category: Provence & Cote D'Azur 

Nice may have its boardwalk along the deep blue sea and Monaco its glitzy casinos, but in between, perched high on a rocky outcrop,... [Read the full story]

Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer for the Gypsies’ Pilgrimage
April 14, 2009 · Category: Provence & Cote D'Azur 

Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, on the coast of southwestern France, is a village steeped in legend, history, and tradition that lives... [Read the full story]

Frugal Guide to Fantastic Nice, France
March 19, 2009 · Category: Provence & Cote D'Azur 

The moment you step onto the Promenade des Anglais and witness the vista of aquamarine sea, white foam, striped umbrellas, and... [Read the full story]

Art Abounds in St Paul de Vence, France
March 12, 2009 · Category: Provence & Cote D'Azur 

Fondation Maeght, inland from Nice on the French Riviera, houses one of the great modern art collections of Europe. Founded in... [Read the full story]

Wine Villages of the Southern Rhône
February 27, 2009 · Category: Provence & Cote D'Azur 

In the southern Rhône River valley, low, twisted grapevines cover the rocky countryside, producing some great wines. John and... [Read the full story]

Aix en Provence France: Cézanne’s Home
May 22, 2008 · Category: Provence & Cote D'Azur 

Aix en Provence, a beautiful old Roman town, was built on the ruins of Entremont in the year 122 B.C. The area had hot and cold... [Read the full story]

Favorite Towns of Provence and the Cote d’ Azur
March 6, 2008 · Category: Provence & Cote D'Azur 

Mmmm…imagine sunshine, the scent of lavender and rosemary, parasol pines, olive groves, sunflowers, and the Mediterranean…you... [Read the full story]

New Guide to Hikes in the South of France
February 5, 2008 · Category: Provence & Cote D'Azur 

I am a true Francophile, so I was thrilled to read the new book 26 Gorgeous Hikes on the Western Cote d’Azur. This slim... [Read the full story]

Arles: a Must-See in Provence
August 16, 2007 · Category: Provence & Cote D'Azur 

When in Provence, be sure to spend at least a day or two in Arles and save a day for the Camargue. This small city, half the... [Read the full story]

Enjoy Charming Cassis and Visit the Calanques
June 14, 2007 · Category: Provence & Cote D'Azur 

“Qui a vist Paris se noun a vist Cassis, a ren vist” (He who has seen Paris and not Cassis has seen nothing). This... [Read the full story]

Shop the Markets of Provence and the Cote d’Azur
April 12, 2007 · Category: Provence & Cote D'Azur 

When in Provence, checking out the many street markets is a must. While in France we build our sightseeing around the markets.... [Read the full story]

Vacation in Avignon, France: Tourism Sights, Hotels and More
April 7, 2007 · Category: Provence & Cote D'Azur 

The spectacular city of Avignon is an essential stop in Provence. Thirty-nine towers and seven gates punctuate ramparts surrounding... [Read the full story]