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Jan shares her experiences at various unique sites in France on her website, France Travel Tips including prehistoric caves that are still open to the public, Roman amphitheatres that hold events, and special museums that should be visited.

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Why stop in Biot? Glass. Bubble glass at La Verrerie de Biot

If you’re travelling from Nice to Antibes on the Côte d’Azur why stop in Biot? Glass. The glass products at La Verrerie de Biot…

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

Paris has the Eiffel Tower. Rome has the Colosseum. London has the Tower Bridge. What is the symbol for Nice France? La chaise bleue.…

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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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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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4 Types Of Caves In The Dordogne To Explore

If you’re going to visit the Dordogne region of France then you must visit a prehistoric cave….or a few caves or grottes. There are…

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Impressive Castle Ruins: Château de Lagarde In The Ariège

I don’t believe in ghosts. BUT, I really thought I saw a ghost. I had been walking along the side of Château de Lagarde…

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Volcanoes In France?

Bet you didn’t know there were volcanoes in France! I didn’t realize either until I travelled through the Auvergne region on my way to…

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