by K.B. Oliver | Sep 11, 2024 | Provence
Amazing Eze Village…Perched over the Riviera No trip to the Nice area would be complete without visiting Eze Village, perched on the steep hillside between Monaco and St. Jean-Cap-Ferrat. It hangs over the Mediterranean like a medieval jewel, 1400 feet above sea...
by K.B. Oliver | Jul 24, 2024 | Blog
The town of Uzès, to the west of Avignon (in the Gard department) is less known by tourists, but appreciated by many. Artists, Parisians, and travelers in the know come here to enjoy a smaller slice of the Provence life without the crowds. It’s a 42-minute drive west...
by K.B. Oliver | Apr 17, 2024 | West/Southwest
Rocamadour (Roh cah ma do er) Rocamadour is not just an exotic name. It’s an exotic destination, a cliffside village built on three levels in the southwest of France. It’s located in a region called La Dordogne, home to stunning views and...
by K.B. Oliver | Jun 9, 2021 | West/Southwest
Ancient and Modern You can enjoy modern France and be intrigued by Ancient France in two towns in southern France: Nimes and Arles. They aren’t far apart, so you can satisfy your historical curiosity alongside contemporary French culture on the same trip! (It’s like...
by K.B. Oliver | Nov 10, 2020 | Provence
Cassis If you’re hitting the French Riviera but want to avoid the big glitzy destinations, don’t overlook Cassis, France. It’s kind of glitzy in its own way, but on a smaller scale. You can find it just east of Marseille on the southern coast touching the...