Grimaud and Port Grimaud This medieval village, situated in the middle of the Maures Mountains and also near the Saint Tropez gulf, provides a beautiful panorama to see. You can stroll throughout its quaint paved and flowered streets, and on the way discovering the Romanesque church with the ruins of […]
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3 areas to visit in Cogolin Cogolin has three areas: The old village, in the mountains of the Maures, near the Saint Tropez gulf. The “Marines of Cogolin”, a few kilometres from the village, ready for many boats; at night, this resort offers various entertainment with its many shops, restaurants, […]
Elegant Cannes Would you believe that a century ago Cannes was just a small fishing village? Since then it has blossomed into an elegant city renowned around the world. Each year it attracts international visitors, especially during the International Film Festival which takes place every year, and here you can […]
Historic Cagnes sur Mer The seaside resort of Cagnes sur Mer has a special atmosphere of the historic villages of the Cote d’Azur. In the “ Haut de Cagnes” (the old city at the top) there is a medieval quarter with its various tiny streets, little restaurants and old houses […]
Two Aspects of Bormes les Mimosas Bormes les Mimosas has two sides: The old perched medieval village, with its coloured facades, its pink tiled roofs, its ramparts and old castle ruins. From here you have a truly splendid view onto the Porquerolles and Port Cros islands. The Marina with its […]
Antibes-Juan les Pins Antibes-Juan les Pins is one of the most well known resorts on the Côte d’Azur, situared between Nice (approx 20 km distant) and Cannes (12km). Antibes is the historic part. For many years Antibes was the only significant town between Marseille and Italian border and consequently the […]
The Côte d’Azur, otherwise known as the famous French Riviera, stretches along the Mediterranean coast, from Hyères to Menton. The cities and coastline provide visitors with first class hotels, top class restaurants, chic boutiques, beaches and luxurious houses either from the 1930 “Belle époque” or from more modern architectural styles. […]
Guide to the region of Provence – it contains fabulous treasures: From the tourist’s point of view: The Riviera is bathed in the blue of the sky and sea, (Saint-Tropez, Cassis, Bormes Mimosas, Saint Raphael), the Inland features its perched villages, the Verdon Canyon, the Ventoux mount, the Alpilles, The […]
Provence Resources Check out these resources for extra help on France and Provence: Provence Toursim: Official Tourism site France: Bienvenue sur le site officiel du tourisme français / Welcome to the official French Tourist Office website / Benvenuti sul sito ufficiale del turismo frances #1 site for property across France. […]
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