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Nice’s Iconic Symbol: La Chaise Bleue (The Blue Chair)

Iconic symbol for Nice-the blue chair (la chaise bleue) on the Promenade des Anglais, Nice (J. Chung)

Paris has the Eiffel Tower. Rome has the Colosseum. London has the Tower Bridge. What is the symbol for Nice France? La chaise bleue. When you discover this, you’ll start to see blue chairs everywhere, starting with a line of blue chairs along the boardwalk in Nice that goes along the Mediterranean Sea.

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September 16, 2020

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Pont Julien: Historic Roman Bridge Near Bonnieux

Have to take our hats off to the Romans! In the Luberon region of southern France, they constructed a bridge, called Pont Julien and…

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Rendezvous with Doisneau-Cycling La Voie Verte (Sarlat)

One of the most interesting bicycle routes I have taken has been in the Dordogne region and not just because of the scenery. The…

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A Walk In The Woods-La Forêt des Cèdres Near Bonnieux

If you want to be outdoors in the Luberon (Vaucluse department of Provence), visit La Forêt des Cèdres (yes, a cedar forest), which has…

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Visit Fondation Maeght For Modern Art In Saint-Paul-de-Vence

Photos bring back happy memories. Fondation Maeght is perhaps my favourite museum in France because it was the first museum that introduced me to…

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Day’s Outing: Bicycle From Arcachon To Dune du Pilat

Arcachon Bay is an area filled with beaches, oysters, bike paths, and an enormous sand dune. A great day’s outing is to bicycle from…

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Castles And Scenery-Kayaking On The Dordogne River

I love kayaking in France and to be honest, I only seem to kayak IN France! The rewards have been worth it. Kayaking under…

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Your Guide To Celebrating Bastille Day In Paris

On July 14, 2019 there were two big celebrations: my birthday and Bastille Day. While the events will be different for 2020 due to…

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Fête de la Musique In France: Celebrating World Music Day

On June 21, 2019, I finally attended my first Fête de la Musique, also known as World Music Day, in France. While the Coronavirus…

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