Are you thinking of visiting France? Well, you should be. France is known as the country of love, culture and the Cannes Film Festival. Cannes is a beautiful city to visit, but the film festival is not the only reason to visit it. There are many museums, parks and churches to visit. Located on the [...]
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Cannes behind the silver screen
For glamour you go to San Tropez, for history Marseille, for ostentatious wealth Monaco, and for movie stars Cannes…correct? Well, to a degree, yes: it cannot be disputed that the famous film festival is the most important even on the Cannes yearly event schedule and one of the main draws of this seaside town, however [...]
Traditional Truffles from France
If you’re keen to do some traditional shopping whilst visiting the South of France, look no further than the markets. Most towns have a weekly traditional market selling fresh produce such as fruit, meat and cheeses. Away from the fresh produce markets, there are also various speciality markets. The most expensive and sought after produce [...]
Beaches of Provence
// < ![CDATA[ google_ad_client = "ca-pub-3832134200853951"; /* SOFH - Main SQ Ad - Post */ google_ad_slot = "2017942232"; google_ad_width = 250; google_ad_height = 250; // ]]> The French Riviera (Côte d’Azur) is home to a cluster of towns that make up Provence, southern France. Consisting of St Tropez, Nice, Cannes, Monaco and Marseille, each town, [...]
Cannes Film Festival
Cannes is renowned for its fantastic hotels, glamorous beaches and luxurious cocktails. Why? Because Cannes is host to the world’s most famous Film awards ceremony – Cannes Film Festival.
Abbaye Notre Dame de Lerins
The Abbaye Notre Dame de Lerins, based in Cannes, is thought to be one of the oldest Christian Monasteries in existence today. The fortified Monastery dates from the period from the 11th to the 14th century. It is hidden on a small tranquil island away from the hectic lifestyle of Cannes city. The island can [...]
Cycle Provence
If you’re a keen cyclist, why not explore Provence on top of a saddle. With several routes on offer in this area, cyclists of all fitness, age and experience will find something suitable and enjoyable. This region is so culturally diverse that within a 20-mile radius, you can cycle through several villages, all different from [...]
Stay in a traditional French Gite
Gîte holidays in southern France are a fantastic way to experience the culture, views and lifestyle of traditional France. Gîtes today vary from being luxury holiday cottages to very basic apartments however the term ‘gîte’ originally meant quite simply a form of shelter.
Do Cannes on the cheap
With celebrities, socialites and entrepreneurs visiting yearly, a trip to Cannes does not usually come cheap. If you’re looking for a break sharing the same location as the rich and famous but have a much emptier wallet, follow these money saving tips on staying in Cannes.
5 reasons to head for the South of France
The south of France has a warm climate, beautiful views and surroundings and is easily accessible by train, plane, bus and boat. It is well connected to other cosmopolitan cities such as Rome and Paris and is increasingly becoming a dream destination for many tourists. Here are the five main reasons why: