Cote d’Azur, Provence – this picturesque countryside is filled with olive groves, vineyards, lavender fields, Roman ruins, and quaint towns; Arles contains some impressive Roman ruins and Avignon features a walled medieval town cent... [Read More]
Cote d’Azur, Provence – this picturesque countryside is filled with olive groves, vineyards, lavender fields, Roman ruins, and quaint towns; Arles contains some impressive Roman ruins and Avignon features a walled medieval town center and the Papal Palace. In the lovely city of Aix-en-Provence, you can follow in the footsteps of native son Cezanne. Along the sunny Mediterranean Cote d'Azur are a number of chic beach resort towns, including St Tropez , which has been a popular destination for the rich and famous since the 1950s. The French Riviera, features sunny beaches, fine dining, lively nightlife, chic resorts, and many artistic hotspots – Nice, France, particularly holds an impressive number of art collections. Hop over to Cannes in May for the Cannes Film Festival or Grasse is home for a free perfumerie tour. The wonderful market in Valbonne to the picturesque cobbled streets of Mougins village. The resort town of Antibes boasts beautiful beaches and cobbled streets with flower-filled squares. Finally, try your luck at the Montecarlo Casino in Monaco.