The extraordinary professional cycle race the Tour de France and its accompanying circus and roadshow hit the roads of France in July 29 June - 21 July 2024 Exceptionally, because…
French TV Channel France 2 has published a list of the Top places to visit in France as voted by the French! (see map at bottom of page) Arras -…
Although many drive straight past Aix-en-Provence (13 Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence PACA) on the A8 autoroute there are many good reasons to detour into the city. International Music Festival. 3 - 23…
The Camargue celebrates its unique wildlife habitats with the Festival of the Camargue (Festival de la Camargue et du Delta du Rhône) in 8 - 12 May 2024 The Camargue is a…
EU citizens under the age of 26 get free entry into most of France’s national monuments and museums, and many museums are free for the first Sunday of each month.…
The village of Tourettes-sur-Loup (06 Alpes-Maritimes, Provence) celebrates violets with its Violet Festival (Fête des Violettes or La Violette dans tous ses états) which takes place on the first weekend…
Cannes Film and Fireworks! NEW YEAR Should you be lucky enough to spend the New Year holiday on the Côte d'Azur, be sure not to miss the annual Cannes Fireworks…
There are a selection of "medieval" gardens in central France which could be worth a visit to explore both history and horticulture: See our map of French Gardens Jardins du…
With tree-lined shaded streets, Vacqueyras has a number of hotels and café/restaurants, a village with an ancient centre which is interesting to explore. Nearby Beaumes-de-Venise is also fascinating to explore with its narrow alleyways leading up to the top of the hill around which the village clusters.
Cassis? No not the blackcurrant liqueur - but white rose and red provence wines grown by the mediterranean
Chateauneuf-du-Pape is a big classic wine from the southern Rhône Valley north of Avignon in Provence, and literally translates as the "new Castle of the Pope" and was the summer home of the Pope when based in Avignon (Palais des Papes) in the 14th Century.
In the summer Eurostar runs a direct service from London St Pancras to Avignon (84 Vaucluse, Provence PACA)!! Calling at Ashford International you can travel direct to Avignon without changing…
Tall Ships in Toulon 27-30 September
A festive evening in the Port of Nice? - nice!
another wine festival in one of the most beautiful villages in France
Wine Festival by the Pope's Palace in Avignon
Classic Sail boat regatta on the French Riviera
For 2013 the city of Marseille and the Provence region is the nominate European Capital of Culture. All throughout the year 2013, hundreds of cultural and artistic events will be…
Try Chateauneuf du Pape wines in Chateauneuf!
The Riviera city of Nice (06 Alpes-Maritimes, (Provence) hosts its Jazz Festival 20 - 23 July 2024. Over 500 musicians are scheduled to perform at the Nice Jazz Festival, which…