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Avignon France is on the Rhone River’s southeastern part of the country. It is known as the gateway of Provence. Many visitors use Avignon solely as a base for exploring the area, but the town is extremely charming and deserves sufficient time to explore. Avignon’s History The Phocaeans initially founded Avignon France in 539 BC. […]
Arles France is a coastal city in southern France. It was initially settled in 800 BC and became an important trading post. The Romans captured it in 123 BC and grew it into one of the empire’s largest and most important colonies. By 395 AD it had a population of over 75,000 and became the […]
Marseilles is located in southern France, west of the French Rivera. Today it is one of the major ports of the Mediterranean Sea. Not surprisingly, this picturesque city is also a tourist magnet. We only had one day/night in the city and we spent it exploring the Vieux Harbor. The harbor was once the city’s […]
Aix-en-Provence France is a Roman fortress and settlement from 122 BC. Although it underwent frequent attacks, it emerged as a major city and the capital of Provence. Today, this beautiful southern France in the Cote d’Azur region is a lovely place to visit. Strolling Through the Beautiful Historic Old Town Aix-en-Provence is known as the […]
The Santa Cruz Mountains are home to over 70 wineries and 200 growers. The area produces primarily Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay, with lesser amounts of varieties such as Merlot and Zinfandel. The wines produce vary by microclimate but generally showcase concentrated fruit with an earthy mineral quality. Tasting Santa Cruz Mountains wines can […]
Nice is France’s fifth largest city and is a good base for exploring France’s beach playground the Cote d’Azur. The city is centrally located between Monaco and Cannes and has convenient train and bus service. The public beach and promenade is lined with hotels behind which is a restaurant and entertainment district that is …