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 18th March 2010
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Holidays in ProvenceWelcome to our Leisure & Tourism in Provence section. With a stunning coastline, beautiful countryside and a region rich in history, there is something for everyone in Provence. Monuments to visit, walks in the countryside, biking excursions, kayaking and so much more. Also visit our Cities & Villages section for a look at the best places to visit in Provence. Whether you're lucky enough to live in Provence or you're simply on holiday in the region, you'll never be short of something to do.The Practical Guide to Nimes AirportThis is an unofficial users guide to the Nimes Airport. Offering practical information like airlines, flight times, directions to the airport, car hire companies…French Food Tips for TravelersSeafood Vocabulary  If you are bewildered by the range of seafood, the names, and the questions you are asked at the seafood counter, this should help!French Meat Cuts  It is not just a case of simple translation when buying meat in France, because the French cuts differ from those in the UK. Here are some explanations and vocabulary...Mysterious Veg  How to use the mysterious vegetables that you see in French markets.Flour in France .jpg){kind=small} Which flour to use for what; about the grades.Foie Gras Explained  Being unused to this product in the UK, the various forms of foie gras can be confusing at first...Market Tasters in France  How to deal with traders offering tasters at the markets of France.Market Manners in France  "How to deal with market stall pressure.Supermarket Vs Market  The differences between supermarket stock and that of the markets and individual shops. What do you get for your money?Ordering Steak  How to request the ‘doneness’ of a steak in French. |
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Authentic Provence
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 Renovation and new constructions. Design and Project management, coordination and administrative matters. We work throughout Provence.. More info Self guided bike tours in Provence
 Hybrid bikes with GPS and pre-programmed rides to suit you. Accommodation provided in a C17 farmhouse.www.provence-cycling-holidays.com Provence Newsletter Provence Book Store Visit the FrenchEntrée Provence bookstore for tourism and travel guide books to the Provence region. |
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You don't need to be short of something to do in Provence, whether it's exploring the region on two wheels or horseback, sailing the coast or walking in the mountains or salt marshes of the Camargue. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you choose.
What do you do when you return to a familiar French city? Try something different, of course. French Magazine Editor Justin Postlethwaite heads south for a three-part tour of the Riviera...
Get closer to the Provençal way of life and its culture by adding a French or Painting class to your holiday. Or why not book your own personal driver to take you to the well-known sights... plus some lesser-known local secrets?
The regional and departmental tourist offices of Provence have a wealth of brochures and leaflets about holidaying in the region, many of them in English. Email or visit their websites.
A selection of fun and educational 
Small wonder that The Met Office has come under fire for its British Summer weather predictions for this year. The hotly anticipated long 'barbeque summer' has comprised a few shorts bursts of heat and sunshine in late June and early July, and since then it's been a washout. Latest missives from The Met Office forecast a bleaker outlook with rainfall predicted to be near or above average in August..jpg)
As canny city break addicts are quickly discovering, the cheapest way to explore Europe’s finest cities is to check into a self-catering apartment. Whether you’re escaping for a romantic weekend, or looking forward to a cultural tour, cooking up your own meals means you can easily cut down the cost of your trip...
Unknown beaches, hidden villages, uninhabited islands... from the Toulourenc valley to the island of Maïre just off the cap Croisette... take a look at these fairly uknown holiday paradises in Provence.
The department of the Alpes Maritimes in the SE corner of France boasts such famous names as Nice, Antibes and Cannes, conjuring up images of everything synonymous with the Riviera jet set. But did you know that just an hour and a half inland, life is very different ...
Somehow I allowed my wife to convince me that France on bicycles was a good idea, and after buying the obligatory and most attractively enhancing lycra pants, we booked our holiday and waited with anticipation for our vacation date to arrive. If you’re thinking of discovering France then do it by bicycle. 
"An adventure holiday – I don’t think that I knew the meaning until I went on one! I have had several fantastic holidays over the past year. I have achieved so many things that I never thought I’d have the courage, skill or ability to do. I really have surprised myself and others at what I have achieved!"
The choices can sometimes seem bewildering, especially if you've never tried a walking holiday before. Mike Holden, who runs Hideaway Holidays in the Pyrenees, gives us his guide on how to choose a walking holiday...
Valuable advice and ideas for keeping kids happy on a long journey - a useful guide, devised by the King and Harding families. Children will cope better with journeys if they are entertained ... and this will make the experience so much better for you! Bear in mind the length of your journey and....jpg)
Nestled in 33 hectares of evergreen oak forests, with the scents of the Mediterranean lingering in the background, the Barben Zoo welcomes you to spend the day amongst the animals! With over 600 animals from over 120 different species, there is plenty to see ...
Thouzon Cave was discovered in 1902 while excavating for a quarry. It is over 60 million years old and is still in perfect condition thanks to the immediate fitting-out of the cave as a historical site upon its discovery. It is one of the hidden ...
Find out more about birds at the Parc Ornithologique de Pond de Gau, the Camargue's bird sanctuary, near Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. Here you can stroll along 7 km of pathways that lead you into marshes where you will observe different bird species in both their natural environment and in large birdcages ...
Take your kids to the Amphitheater in Arles, which was once home to gladiator combat and wild animal shows. Kids will absolutely love running around the arena like the gladiators once did! They can even climb up the watchtower ...
OK Corral is an amusement park for kids with a Wild West theme. The park features all manners of rides and activities for all ages of children, including roller coasters, haunted houses, teacups and much, much more. There are parades held throughout the day featuring showdowns between cowboys and ...
