Holidays in Provence
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Holidays in Provence
Welcome to our Leisure & Tourism in Provence section. 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 Airport
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All you need to know
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. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you choose.
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From Nice to Mougins
A Recreational Tour of the Riviera
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...
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Experience Authentic Provence
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?more...
Tourist Offices in Provence
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.
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Holidays in the Alpes Maritimes
A nice change from the busy coastal strip of the Côte d'Azur
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 ...
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Amazing Cycling Vacation in Provence!
Martin McCormack's account of his 1st trip to Europe
Somehow I allowed my wife to convince me that France on bicycles was a good idea. After buying the obligatory and most attractively enhancing lycra pants, we booked our holiday and waited for our vacation date to arrive. If you’re thinking of discovering France then do it by bicycle. more... Cycling Mont Ventoux in Provence
Provence's highest peak & heaven for cyclists
Mount Ventoux is one of the most grueling climbs in the Tour de France. It is here that legendary British cyclist Tom Simpson collapsed and died from a lethal cocktail of amphetamines. It is also the one stage Lance Armstrong really wanted to win.
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Adventure Holiday in Provence
Claire Mather recommends a multi-activity holiday on the Med
"An adventure holiday – I don’t think 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." more...
The Camargue bird sanctuary in Provence
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 7km of pathways into marshes where you will observe different bird species in their natural environment.
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The most beautiful villages in Provence
Les Plus Beaux Villages de Provence
Les Plus Beaux Villages de France is an independent association founded to create a national network of those villages in France that have natural heritage or exceptional architecture and are located in the rural countryside.
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