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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.
Kerry van der Jagt steps ashore in Lyon and finds herself in an open-air art gallery
For the first time in the city's history authorities have gathered together to curate an official cultural program.
Lobbing up to some French town to watch a leg of the Tour de France is not as easy as you think. The answer? Be prepared.
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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.