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 of these markets is the locally produced black truffles. [Read more...]
Cycle Provence
August 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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 one another. [Read more...]
Stay in a traditional French Gite
August 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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. [Read more...]
Shopping St Tropez style
August 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
As the town itself is quite uninhabited and sparse, the shopping scene is mainly allocated on the sea front. Stars love to shop here and many a celebrity fashion photo has been taken on a St Tropez beach. Even today, photographers and fashion writers gather at the start of the summer season looking for the ‘next big look’, which would, a couple of weeks later, be seen all around the Mediterranean. [Read more...]
5 reasons to head for the South of France
July 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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: [Read more...]