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Lac de Serre Ponçon, France, July 2025.

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France seduces travelers with iconic landmarks and cafe terraces, epic history and bustling village life. Experiences - and cuisine - to be savored.

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The French Riviera & Provence: A Journey Through Authentic France

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  1. 1 Hopping between villages — and countries — with a guided tour to Èze, Nice, and Monaco
  2. 2 Wafting the scent and color of violets in Tourettes-sur-Loup, a floral and medieval wonderland
  3. 3 Enjoying the unique galleries and sculpture gardens of Saint Paul de Vence museum, Fondation Maeght
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Things to Know

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Transportation

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Free Things to Do

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Money and Costs

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