by J. Lee | Mar 29, 2008 | 2. Europe, Active Vacation, France, Paris, Mediterranean, Hiking, Sightseeing, South of France, Water Sports
By Vera Lang Looking for places to visit in the South East of France? Well, I would not skip the Cote d’Azur as it’s a special place. If you’re traveling by train from Italy back to the UK, you’ll most likely pass right through it. Top 10... by J. Lee | Mar 8, 2008 | 2. Europe, France, Paris, Mediterranean, Sightseeing, South of France
By Cheryl Antier Bormes-les-Mimosas means “the Sunny One” and it’s an accurate description of this medieval village that is perched high on a mountain top. Bormes-les-Mimosas still has the imposing remains of a castle and the rampart walls that... by J. Lee | Nov 21, 2007 | 2. Europe, Restaurants, Food & Wine, South of France
The Wonderful Wines of ProvenceBy Peter Carnes Over half a century ago, Elizabeth David, the doyenne of British food writers, wrote somewhat disparagingly about the wine of Provence. “It was”, she wrote, “the kind of wine which it was wisest to drink out of a... by J. Lee | Nov 17, 2007 | 2. Europe, Extreme Luxury, South of France, Where to Stay
By Anabelle Lim-balanzar Dubbed as the millionaire’s playground, St. Tropez is home to some of the world’s most immaculate beaches. This medieval town remains to be well-known for its yachts that line along the harbors, and the expensive cars that cruise its streets.... by J. Lee | Nov 1, 2007 | 2. Europe, Recreation, South of France
Markets in French ProvinceBy Tatyana Kogut Provence. Saint-Tropez. Saint-Tropez has 12 markets: fruit, honey, flower, fish markets and Place des Lices – the region’s most popular street market. Two steps from the coast, under the plane-tree, old people usually play...