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20 reasons to visit Provence
Provence is one of the most beautiful regions of France. Here's 20 things to do while you're there.
Provence is one of the most beautiful regions of France. Here's 20 things to do while you're there.
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Bustling markets, amazing food, historic castles and prehistoric cave paintings – the Dordogne has something for everyone.
Postcard-pretty streets, 16th-century mansions, quirky contemporary murals and delicious panoramas await.
Guy Wilkinson finds the fare of central France is far from middling.
Sometimes referred to as 'the other South of France', the food in this region could rival Provence.
From links to Van Gogh to Roman ruins - these riverside ports are a must visit.
Paris Greeters will show you their city from the inside, the beauty, the glory and the horror too.
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A portal into absolute charm, France is an ultimate European experience for lovers of food, wine, culture and sophistication. Take a step back and enjoy the warm hospitality of the south; experience the world's beautiful wine country in Bordeaux; get the Mediterranean vibe flowing in Marseille; swim on pebbled beaches in Nice; and enter the "gateway to the European Cascades" in Chamonix.