[ February 12, 2010 to February 28, 2010. ] Nice (06 Alpes-Maritimes, Provence) celebrates its Carnaval from 12-28 February 2010 which has grown into one of the largest carnivals in the world and is the main winter event on the Riviera with its carnaval parades, flower parades and parade of lights!
The carnival processions, comprising 20 floats telling the story of the “Blue Planet” work
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Holiday Autos.co.uk has launched a new Motorhome hire service which you can book in the UK the same way you would book car hire online. With a good selection of pick up points in major towns and at major French airports you may also be able to select one-way hire – i.e. drop off at
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A new book is published on 11 June 2009 – a Guide to The Flea Markets of France by Sandy Price (“marche de puce”) :
A visit to a flea market can be the highlight of a trip to France: a lively encounter with everyday French culture, an exciting way to spend a few hours, and
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[ July 18, 2009 to July 25, 2009. ] The towns of the French Riviera have been synonymous with wealth and sophistication since the mid nineteenth century. The pretty town of Nice, cradled by mountains that curve around to meet its majestic shoreline, is baked in year-round Mediterranean sunshine. Its central location and the excellent local rail and road connections make Nice an ideal
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Why did so many famous artists focus on the French Riviera for their work?
The tourist office for the Cote d’Azur has produced a brochure which features an itinerary taking in 10 major sites which were frqeuented by some of the famous artists who were attracted to the region by the quality of the light
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Featured at the France Show was a fascinating display of images sponsored by the London College of Communication – University of the Arts London and Maison de la France representing the 22 French cities – which encouraged young photographers from the UK to take photos of French cities from a different perspective.
In April 2008, 22
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