South of France and Corsica

A region full of contrasts and delicate fragrances, the Provence is rich in beauty and delights the visitor at first sight, with its palette of rich colours of ochre hued houses with pastel shutters. There are many charming, old villages in Provence, nestled into the hillsides, in the shadow of their medieval castles. With narrow stone streets lined with bougainvillea, fountains, Romanesque chapels steeped in history, fields of olive trees and lavender bathed in sunlight, Grimaud, Fontaine and Saumane de Vaucluse, Isle sur la Sorgue, Menebres, Bonnieux and Gordes and don’t forget the city of Avignon, ranked as UNESCO world heritage. But don’t forget the Provence of the gourmand's delight – crystallised fruit, cheese truffles, tapenade, olive oil and honey all available at lively, bustling, fresh produce markets; Painters, writers, singers, journalists, actors, fashion models, just to name a few, all come to rest or seek inspiration in the Cote d’Azur.

From Pramousquier to Italy for more than a hundred kilometres, the coastline is lettered in gold : Sainte Maxime, Saint-Tropez, Fréjus, Cannes, Nice, Monaco, San Remo. So many famous names and playground for the stars. Bright sunshine during the day or lively nights : opera, classical music, jazz at Antibes and Juan-les-Pins, cinema, or the green baize of the famous casinos where you're sure to spot a few celebrities. But don’t forget Fayence, a little medieval village perched up in the Var hinterland which enjoys an exceptional situation between sea and mountains (altitude 350 m), and offers an invigorating air in a dry and temperate climate. Famous sites such as the Verdon Canyons, Grasse with the International perfume Museum and factories. Cannes with the famous Croisette, the vieux port, Nice with The Promenade des Anglais, Matisse and Chagall Museums, or old Nice and the flower market. Even Monaco with The Princes Palace, the Oceanographique Museum, Aquarium and exotic garden. The Cote d’Azur has rocky inlets of incomparable beauty and long stretches of sandy beaches.

On the Western Mediteranean coast called Languedoc Rousillon : there are many resorts of fine sandy beaches Narbonne Plage, Marseillan Plage, Vendres, Valras.. A great selection of leisure activities, water sports, golf courses and activities for children with amusement parks are widely available. Famous towns as Cap d’Agde Nautical Resort, the Canal du Midi, Beziers with the Feria and excellent nearby wine tasting, Sete fishing port, Roman Agde and Carcassonne….

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