One of the most alluring aspects of the south of France is its multitude of medieval villages tucked away on hillsides and perched on top of rocky outcrops. Away from the crowds and bustle of the coast, gorgeous as that is, you’ll find authentic, dreamy villages...
The Alpes-Maritimes department is bursting with a multitude of pretty hill villages, "villages perchés" in French, built during the middle ages in strategic spots on mountain tops and hillsides. There are at least 15 within half...
It will probably come as no surprise to anyone who's tried to learn a language and then put it into practice in a native-speaking country that the French language spoken in France, by French people, can be quite different from the language you studied at school. As...
It's called the Race to the Sun and 7 years ago under a perfect spring sky the 72nd Paris-Nice cycle race came through Roquefort town. Wind and rain may buffet the riders at the beginning of the course in the north of France but no one can remember a time when it...
Christmas in France is all about food and at this time of year you see supermarket shelves and market stalls groaning with piles of delicious festive specialities. One of these, found at no other time of year, is pain d’épices. This tasty pâtisserie comes in various...
The Cap d'Antibes on the French Riviera, a name synonymous with luxury properties, phenomenal wealth and perfect manicured gardens is not often linked with untamed natural beauty. But a walk around its coastal path reveals a surprisingly wild landscape, often more...
France is full of enchanting villages and among the approximately 30,000 communes there are undoubtedly thousands of beautiful ones. However, officially there are exactly 159 Plus Beaux Villages de France - 159 most beautiful villages of all. But how can there be such...
We are so lucky in this part of France to have the choice of the sea and rivers to swim in. The PACA region has over 30 rivers, lakes and streams most of which are accessible for a dip, splash or full-blown wild swim. These rivers range from gently meandering streams...
Driving to the South of France from the UK or Northern Europe is very doable, even pleasurable, particularly if you make the journey part of the fun and take your time. Many of the guests at Lou Messugo drive from the UK, Paris, Belgium and Germany and while there...
I never write about restaurants on this blog. It's just not something I've ever done. But I have a friend who eats out much more than I do and is always telling me about great little places she's discovered in the area. She's forever saying I should write about them....
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