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L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue – nicknamed the Venice of Provence

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L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue waterways

Unlike the neighbouring hilltop villages of the Luberon, L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is surrounded by water: L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (Island on the Sorgue) is a commune within the Avignon arrondisement of Vaucluse. Unlike the other hilltop villages of the Luberon, L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue sits on flat land. Encircled by the Sorgue River, it is waterways and not panoramic views that is its distinct character. […]

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Fontaine-de-Vaucluse – the Phenomenal Source of the Sorgue

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Fontaine-de-Vaucluse

Fontaine-de-Vaucluse is a small commune with the largest spring in France: Fontaine-de-Vaucluse is a commune in the Vaucluse département in Provence-Alpes-Cotes d’Azur region, best known for its phenomenal spring water. We came here in search of the source of the Sorgue River and found a beautiful village aflush with water from its mysterious spring. To quote the […]

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Gordes – “Most Beautiful Village in France”?

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Gordes, Luberon video

Perched village gem a short(ish) walk from Abbaye de Sénanque’s lavender fields Gordes is often described as the “Jewel of the Luberon” and claims to be “the most beautiful village in France” (well, they would, wouldn’t they!). But you have to admit, there’s some truth behind the hyperbole, and thousands of tourists every year flock […]

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Gordes – The Jewel of the Luberon

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Gordes, Provence

Gordes is the Most Beautiful Village in France (so they say!): Gordes is one of the most charming and picturesque hilltop villages in the Luberon in Provence. Perched on top of a rocky hill, this imposing village, with its blond stone buildings, has charmed many visitors and inspired many artists (it inspired us, too). Today, […]

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Beaune – Capital of Burgundy Wines

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Hospice de Beaune

The Varnished-Tile Roofs of Beaune’s Hôtel-Dieu is the Symbol of Burgundy Abroad: Unlike Chablis and Dijon, Beaune is not a town that bears the name of a famous wine or a Burgundian product. The varnished-tile roofs of the Hospices de Beaune is the most recognisable symbol of Burgundy abroad, but that Beaune is the Capital […]

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Cycling Holidays in France: Burgundy by Bike

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With 580 Kms of Cycle Routes, Seeing Burgundy by Bike is a Travel Option: Very few travellers can do Le Tour de France, but Le Tour de Bourgogne is a real possibility. With its 580 kms of ‘voies vertes’ (tracks reserved strictly for non-motorised traffic) and ‘véloroutes’ (long-distance cycling trails), Burgundy is a haven for […]

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Avignon, The Chiming Town

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Palais des Papes, Avignon

Travel to Avignon – Things to See and Do in Avignon: Avignon’s origins can be traced to Neolithic times when the Rocher des Doms, then just a rocky outcrop high above the Rhône river, provided shelter for a Neolithic settlement. Since ancient times, Avignon’s strategic location on the Rhône has made it an attractive target […]

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Normandy – A Historic and Gastronomic Destination

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Normandy – A Land of History, Beautiful Landscape and Rich Gastronomy: Situated in the northwest of France, Normandy (Normandie in French) is a region blessed with stunning coastlines, windswept beaches and lush pastoral land. The quintessential image of Normandy is of beautiful landscape, green pastures dotted with brown and white Norman cows, apple orchards, calvados, […]

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Reims – A City of Coronations and Champagne

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Reims – a City of Art and History Champagne alone is enough to attract visitors to Reims. This city is home to distinguished champagne brand names like Veuve Clicquot, Taittinger, Pommery, Mumm, Lanson, Martel, Ruinart, Canard-Duchêne and Piper-Heidsieck. The Champagne City With such a concentration of brand name champagnes, there can be no doubt that […]

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Sarlat-la-Canéda – Capital of Périgord Noir

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Classified “Ville d’art et d’Histoire”, Sarlat is An Artistic and Historic Town: Sarlat-la-Caneda is a town that surprises many people when they visit.  Apart from being the capital of the Périgord Noir, it has the highest concentration of Medieval, Renaissance and 17th century facades of any town in France. We walked into the old town […]

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