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RE: How to get to see inside those village houses.

by sfgirl42 28 May 2012

Hi, check out http://www.gites-de-france they offer both gites, apartments, and chambres d'hotes...rooms in private homes. They're…
Re: Neeed Advice for the South of France

by troles 16 May 2012

regards, I am doing basicaly the same trip...4 nights in paris, 4 nights in provence during the first 10 days of June. I have many simila…
Asti Spumante producing vineyard with accommodation

by MrsC_772 11 May 2012

I've always liked Asti Spumante wine - not a very sophisticated taste, but the traditional drink of celebration in my family. I'll be…
RE: Neeed Advice for the South of France

by regards 10 May 2012

Suggestion: Train Paris to Marseille center, rent a car here as you will leave it also at the airport (Marignan is 30 min outside Marseille)…
Neeed Advice for the South of France

by COkate 10 May 2012

Hi all! My hubs and I have 5 nights to spend in the S. of France after a week in Paris. I've done a ton of research but am mostly overwhelm…
RE: perfume factory in Provence

by artemis2 08 May 2012

Just north of Manosque you have the Pays de Forcalquier which is very interesting in a botanical point of view and hosts several lovely…
RE: perfume factory in Provence

by regards 08 May 2012

More than 25 factories are in the city of Grasse, three open for public with guided visits inside.
RE: Provence: perfume factories

by YorickM 07 May 2012

Definately go to Grasse, just north of Nice. Grasse is the centre of the perfume industry. Fragonard, Galimard and Molinard give tours.…
RE: The basics

by wombatrois 30 April 2012

Oh and about lavender. It doesn't belong in food imho. I've just checked my copy of +The Food of France+ by Waverley Root (I wish I…
4-5 days in Cote d'Azur with an 11 year old

by k_harr 22 April 2012

My brother is using his boss' villa in Grasse for a week in late July.. (Long story!) and we will have a family reunion of sorts there.…
RE: Looking for hiking buddy for Gorges du Verdon, France

by pedro555 20 April 2012

Your best hiking buddy would be: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Walking-French-Gorges-Provence-Cicerone/dp/1852841141/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&q…
RE: Accomadation Nice

by neckervd 12 April 2012

"is 4 or 5 days long enough ? " For what? Nice can be visited in half a day. If you include the museums, botanical gardens, hiking trails…
RE: 2 weeks in provence

by regards 16 March 2012

Nice, Monaco, Nimes are not part of 'La Provence'. Concerning the French Riviera a car along the coast and to the backland like Grasse…
RE: Cannes Film Festival with group and a 1 year old - Last minute trip plan

by regards 13 March 2012

If you found a place to rent in about 6/7 km far ask maybe the owner if there is a parking. In the center city you have several park houses…
RE: Best Places to Visit in Southern France?

by travelinstyle46 29 January 2012

Groan, did you do any reading here on the TT before posting this mdg12345? What do you care where is on MY don't miss list? Are you…
RE: Is it still worth going to Provence if I don't have a rental car?

by neckervd 29 December 2011

Micolett mentioned the places of interest that you can reach by public transport. I may add Orange, Pont du Gard, St. Rhemy de Provence,…
RE: Honeymoon destinations in the south of France

by regards 14 November 2011

Edinburgh - Nice is easy and cheap by easyjet. Sandy beaches along the Cote d'Azur are rare. You have the choice between 50 meters in…
RE: Suggestions? Going to Cannes beginning of October with a 5 month old baby

by regards 13 September 2011

Cannes is a little town and there is not so much to see. Along the coast you have sandy beaches - maybe not very comfortabel in October.…
Venice to Avignon

by fieldie 01 September 2011

Hello fellow travellers. In October I'm driving with family from Venice to Avignon in the south of France. Want to know if anyone can…
Re: Honeymoon option in France in mid Oct

by abishekm 30 August 2011

Hi, Finally I have freezed/booked my trip with following itinerary: Day 1: Arrive Paris Arrive into Paris. Evening at the world ren…
RE: Nice to Narbonne or Perignan

by neckervd 24 August 2011

You may check (google!) the following places: Antibes, Grasse, St. Paul de Vence, St. Raphael, Hyeres, La Ciotat, Cassis, Bandol, Marseille…
RE: 8-9 days in France

by vildanden 04 August 2011

The best way to visit the small towns/villages inland Nice and along the coast is by bus, www.lignesdazur.com. It is extremely good value,…
RE: Slow Drives - Provence and the Riviera

by regards 29 July 2011

From Grasse to Cannes (or Nice) is funny as the first part is a free way crossing the backland and the last part is the Boulevard Carnot…
RE: Slow Drives - Provence and the Riviera

by cappyhawk 28 July 2011

Thanks for the advice Tony - we'll absolutely check out the D90 and will enjoy the slow pace. Europa, do you recall which route you took…
RE: Two 28yr olds women. Need help choosing cities other than Paris in August

by vildanden 21 July 2011

Nice is definitely a great choice. You´ve got nightlife, cafes, bars, the beach. And you ´ve got a marvelous scenery. Along the coast…