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Located on the Basque coast of south-west France the historic fishing port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz is a popular tourist resort amongst French holidaymakers. The port's heyday was way back in the 16th and 17th centuries when it prospered on the back…
The city of Bayonne (Baiona in Basque) on the south-west coast of France has a rich history dating back to the 4th century when it is known to have been home to a Roman military camp. Following this period the…
Standing on the coast of Brittany in the north-west of France is the port of Brest which has a rich maritime history. Over the centuries the city has been settled by numerous civilisations including the Celts, Romans, Saxons, Franks and…
Standing on the Garonne River in the Aquitaine region of France, the city of Bordeaux is famous worldwide as the capital of the country's largest wine producing region.
Standing on the Thau Lagoon in Southern France, the historic fishing port of Sète is best known for being the terminus of the Canal du Midi. This incredible fete of 17th century engineering is a 240km canal which connects the…
With a history dating back to the Iron Age the deep-water harbour of Port-Vendres on the French Côte Vermeille has attracted many civilisations over the centuries. Today it is a charming port town which is home to a small fishing…
Many countries around the world have very different beliefs when it comes to meal-time manners. If you’re travelling abroad sometime soon and want to make sure you know the ropes, read on for etiquette tips for these popular destinations. Russia…
The city of Marseille dates back to 600 BC when it was founded by the Ancient Greeks. Over many centuries it has served as one of the Mediterranean's most important trading posts and is well established as France's largest port…
Located on the coast of Provence between Marseille and Saint Tropez, Toulon is a relative newcomer to the world of tourism. Its main role for many years has been as home to one of France's largest naval bases standing next…
The relatively unknown fishing village of Saint-Tropez on the French Rivera shot to fame in 1956 when the movie "And God Created Woman" starring Brigitte Bardot was filmed there. The French actress took a liking to the area and settled…
The chic resort town of Antibes on the French Riviera has served as an important trading post since it was settled by the Ancient Greeks in 340 BC. As a natural, deep water harbour it was an important port for…
Located on the Côte d'Azur between Saint Tropez and Monaco, the town of Cannes is well known worldwide for hosting its annual film festival. Its popularity as a holiday resort can be traced back to the 1830s when wealthy British…
The Parc du Mont Boron is a Mediterranean forest lying just east of Nice on the Côte d'Azur. This natural barrier protects the delightful town of Villefranche-sur-Mer from the encroachment of its nearby neighbour. This independence from the city has…
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