Sainte-Barbe, the Beginning of Christmas in Provence
The 4th of December, Sainte-Barbe, marks the beginning of Christmas in Provence known as Calendale...
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Books Set in The French Riviera
Books, the French Riviera and travelling, 3 of my favourite things. So books set in the French...
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5 Charming Villages in The Var You Need to Visit
One of the most alluring aspects of the south of France is its multitude of medieval villages...
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Châteauneuf, my Secret Hill Village
The Alpes-Maritimes department is bursting with a multitude of pretty hill villages,...
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Shortened Words in French
It will probably come as no surprise to anyone who’s tried to learn a language and then put...
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Paris-Nice: the Cycle Race to the Sun
It’s called the Race to the Sun and 7 years ago under a perfect spring sky the 72nd...
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What is Pain d’Epices?
Christmas in France is all about food and at this time of year you see supermarket shelves and...
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Coast Walk: The Cap d’Antibes
The Cap d’Antibes on the French Riviera, a name synonymous with luxury properties,...
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30+ of The “Plus Beaux Villages de France”
France is full of enchanting villages and among the approximately 30,000 communes there are...
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Wild Swimming in Rivers on the Côte d’Azur
We are so lucky in this part of France to have the choice of the sea and rivers to swim in. The...
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Driving to the South of France
Driving to the South of France from the UK or Northern Europe is very doable, even pleasurable,...
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A Selection of Recommended Restaurants for Lunch
I never write about restaurants on this blog. It’s just not something I’ve ever done....
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