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Marseille is a port city in southern France.
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Choosing where to retire overseas is more than just a financial decision—it’s about finding a place that feels like home, offers adventure, and aligns with your dream lifestyle. While around 20 countries...
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Welcome to Provence, France! This is the region of France best known for lavender fields, picturesque towns and market days. But you’ll soon find out it’s also home to Ancient Roman theatres,...
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Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to LinkedinWhat are the best cities in the world? Time Out’s seventh annual survey of the world’s best cities reveals the places that people around the globe...
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Don’t you love a hotel you can sightsee from all day long and never get bored because the scenery keeps changing? I was lucky enough to stay in such a place earlier...
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Universal Appeal and Cultural Authenticity The Old Port is a vibrant hub, attracting both tourists and locals and creating a lively atmosphere. Diverse culinary options, including local and international cuisines, add to...
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CNN — Summer might be the most popular season for tourism to Europe, but it hardly promises a calm, cool and collected experience. Who can forget this summer’s protests against overtourism in...
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Before my husband, Colin, and I left on our 2024 Provence trip, I did a lot of research about where we should base. In the end, we chose Avignon and I think...
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February in Europe doesn't have to mean gray skies and freezing temperatures. Sure, much of the continent bundles up for winter, but southern coastal regions and island destinations offer surprisingly pleasant weather, perfect...
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One of the most impactful parts of our South of France trip was when we visited Camp des Milles, just outside of Aix-en-Provence and Marseille. Camp des Milles was a French internment...
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Welcome to Gordes, France! Gordes is one of the hilltop villages you’ll find in the Luberon, within the Provence region of France. Gordes is one of the most beautiful Luberon villages, famous...
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Besides lavender fields and market days, there’s one more thing that Provence is famous for: Ancient Roman sites! And there’s no better place to experience these sites than in the city of...
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As we walked into the old town of Arles, I had the biggest grin on my face. The sun was shining, church bells were ringing, and I could see street after street...
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Welcome to Nîmes, known by some as the most Roman city outside of Italy. An Ancient Roman history lesson in the South of France? Mais oui! I visited Nîmes with my husband,...
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We were always entranced by the promise of the little seaside town named Cassis. Nestled right next to the city of Marseille, Cassis is the first of a series of dozens of...
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My husband and I surprised folks with our decision to expatriate from Utah to Portugal in 2012. It was an even greater shock when seven years later we pulled up stakes and...
