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  1. regards avatar

    RE: 7 days in Marseille/Provence

    by regards 28 May 2012

    Marseille, Avignon and Arles are just three places, cities and towns, at the end (or beginning) of the Provence and are not really represent…

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    RE: I've been signed off work for a month.

    by zebec 28 May 2012

    I got signed off twice. First time was the result of having to work with a certified asshole boss (rated 2nd worst in the city amongst…

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    7 days in Marseille/Provence

    by hutchero 28 May 2012

    Heading to Provence for 7 days in mid June and looking for some reccomendations on what to see/where to go, currently thinking on doing…

  4. Maillot_Vert avatar

    Cycling in Europe with a baby

    by Maillot_Vert 27 May 2012

    Hi, Hoping for some advice... We are planning on taking a holiday in Europe in August and are keen to include a cycling component. Bei…

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    RE: Artists houses

    by arizona 26 May 2012

    If it's a house (?), St. Rémy de Provence: Vincent van Gogh (labeled as lunatic asylum in those days) There seems to be a bridge (rebuil…

  6. regards avatar

    RE: Artists houses

    by regards 26 May 2012

    Renoir in (Haute de) Cagnes, Cezannes in Aix (en Provence), V.Hugo in Paris, A. Dumas in Le Port-Marly (Yvelines), L. de Vinci in Amboise,…

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    RE: France and Spain Itinerary

    by kkzd05 24 May 2012

    "5,6,7 : Avignon - stay in st. Remy as base" One whole day is enough for Avignon. Try to spend the rest of your time in villages, like…

  8. arizona avatar

    RE: Please assess this cycling route

    by arizona 24 May 2012

    +How far of the loire valley do i need to go. Is this the wrong end? How many chateaux should i try to see. I think two might be enough.…

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    Re: Looking for a travel companion to Europe end of June- end of July

    by bbalram 23 May 2012

    anyway, till I figure it out - these were some of the places I had in mind (feel free to add/edit, and tell me if I'm being completely…

  10. sfgirl42 avatar

    RE: gay beach provence

    by sfgirl42 22 May 2012

    Here's a link for Nice http://www.oocities.org/peejeepee/ Marseille http://www.marseille-provence.info/marseille-marseilles/practical-inf…

  11. Stav_ros avatar

    Re: France to Hungary Road trip

    by Stav_ros 20 May 2012

    Hi Sandyjan, Even with a full 7 days you only have time to stay in 3 places - perhaps one in Provence, North Italy and Slovenia. Don't…

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    France to Hungary Road trip

    by sandyjan 20 May 2012

    We need to visit peple in Southern France and in Hungary this August, and are considering making a holiday of the road trip between the…

  13. perthgirl83 avatar

    RE: 4-5 weeks around france... draft itinerary

    by perthgirl83 17 May 2012

    Thanks guys for your comments - always makes it seem more real with constructive feecdback! To answer your questions: +italic+ my point…

  14. arizona avatar

    RE: 4-5 weeks around france... draft itinerary

    by arizona 16 May 2012

    For bicycletours I advise Loire or Provence, the second more strenuous. Get (be inspired by) your draft itinerary from a site like this:…

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    RE: anniversary

    by homerjhomerj 15 May 2012

    Why not Provence? Any of this little towns are lovely, and in that part of the world there are tons of good resto's and if your anniversary…

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    RE: 20 days of travel in Italy and France to London, 50 euro a day for couple?

    by regards 14 May 2012

    Italy, Provence, and Paris with 50 euro a day combined (for food, lodging, and living) for two? Even if you sleep under the bridges and…

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    RE: Neeed Advice for the South of France

    by regards 12 May 2012

    Maybe I did not write it easy to understand. I said 'go to Arles for two nights' and visite Nimes in a day trip. Its about 40km far and…

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    RE: Studying in Switzerland for 5 months. Feb. 2013 - July 2013

    by neckervd 12 May 2012

    I second abalada. Why don't you want to visit Switzerland? You can see almost nothing of this country in 2 weekends. Same remarks for…

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    RE: Under the Weather in Nice - Itinerary Feedback

    by regards 11 May 2012

    Hop On Hop Off bus (is it worth the 20 or so Euros? No, not realy. Take the tram and do the rest walking. The city is not so big and what…

  20. reporter avatar

    Re: Neeed Advice for the South of France

    by reporter 10 May 2012

    Provence is a surprisingly large area. With your interests and time frame, I suggest you confine yourself either to the western side,…

  21. sfgirl42 avatar

    RE: Biking through lavender fields

    by sfgirl42 09 May 2012

    Here's some info on biking in Provence involving lavender fields..probably some good links there...you can also use the search function…

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    Re: Extraordinary hotels in and around Aix?

    by kingmark 08 May 2012

    Well, it's a bit difficult to say what are the extraordinary hotels in Aix without any further detail. I try just to give you some outlines…

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    RE: Sighnaghi - worth a visit?

    by Menelaos 08 May 2012

    We found Sighnaghi a bit disappointing actually. Absolutely magnificent location, but, as seemingly in many places in Georgia, completely…

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    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…

  25. lucapal avatar

    RE: Helpppp!!!!

    by lucapal 08 May 2012

    It is 'doable'....but it is rushed as well. Like #1 says...if you want to see the south of France you will need more time (and not just…

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