Marseille and beyond
Marseille (13 Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence) holds its annual Foire Aux Santons 18 November - 31 December 2023 on the Quai du Port in the heart of the city. The Santon is…
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Marseille and beyond
Public Holidays in France 2024
National Public Holidays in France
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Public Holidays in France 2024
Bergerac vineyard on Irish TV
If you've ever considered being part of the French wine harvest then have a look at RTE's video on Chateau Haut Garrigue in Saussignac west of Bergerac - see www.rte.ie…
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Bergerac vineyard on Irish TV
Lille – Le weekend
With such easy access from the UK by road or Eurostar, Lille (59 Nord, Hauts de France) is a must to visit all year, and remains one of my favourite…
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Lille – Le weekend
AnianeWine Festival
Although a rather small Languedoc village, Aniane has a world-wide reputation as the home of Mas de Daumas-Gassac where owner Aimé Guibert (who sadly died in 2016 aged 91) challenged…
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AnianeWine Festival
Bordeaux’s River Wine Festival
Bordeaux (33 Gironde, Nouvelle Aquitaine) has improved its image and facilities in recent years and now celebrates its river (Garonne) with a River Festival (27 - 30 June 2024) every…
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Bordeaux’s River Wine Festival
NICE – Le weekend
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…
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NICE – Le weekend
Licques Turkey Parade
Licques Turkey Parade and Christmas Market (62 Pas-de-Calais, Hauts de France) Fete de la Dinde is held on 10 - 11 December 2022 between Calais and St Omer. Licques Christmas…
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Licques Turkey Parade