Aix, Avignon, or Arles: Which South of France Base Is Right for You
You’ve got a week in Provence and someone tells you to “just pick a town.” Great advice. Except all three…
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Carcassonne: Why Most Day-Trippers Leave Disappointed
You see it before you expect to. Driving the A61 between Toulouse and Narbonne, the fortress just appears above the…
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How to Visit This Popular French Riviera Town Without Wasting the Trip
You see it before you arrive. A cluster of medieval stone sitting 427 meters straight up from the sea, walls…
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10 Private Art Places in the South of France That Rival Paris Museums
I love the French Riviera. I really do. But every time I go back, I notice the same thing. Everyone…
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The French Town That Makes Provence Feel Overrated
Uzès sits in the Gard département, just west of Provence – officially in Occitanie, though nobody told the architecture. The…
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She Let ChatGPT Decide Her Future – and Ended Up in Southern France
When burnout hit, Julie Neis did something most people only joke about: she asked ChatGPT to decide her next move…
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Carcassonne’s Ramparts Reborn: 300 Meters Rebuilt and Fully Open for Visitors
The medieval fortress of Carcassonne, one of France’s most visited UNESCO sites, has quietly entered a new chapter. For the…
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12 Stunning Medieval Villages in Southern France
Most medieval villages in France are charming. But some particularly stand out visually, clinging to cliffs, hanging over gorges, or…
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Why Millions Flock to Lourdes: 7 Great Reasons Behind The Town’s Global Appeal
What draws millions to a small town in the Pyrenees each year? For centuries, Lourdes has captivated visitors with its…
