Nestled deep in the heart of the Provence hinterland, the little village of Simiane-la-Rotonde is not accessible by car and sits perched high on a hilltop overlooking the Provence countryside. The town is so charming that it is now listed as a “city of character” (“cité de caractère”). Here’s a guide to the best things …
Partially named for the River Source of the which emerges as a spring on the fringes of town, Fontaine de Vaucluse is a dreamy Provençal town in Vaucluse with plenty of nearby attractions and points of interest. Here’s your ultimate guide to the best things to do in Fontaine de Vaucluse, as well as what …
A magical destination in the very heart of Provence, a wander around Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt feels somewhat like stepping straight into the heart of a fairytale. Boasting crumbling castle ruins, pretty in pastel shuttered houses, and breathtaking vistas of the Provençal landscape below, here’s your ultimate guide to the best of Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt. Sandwiched between Apt (to 9 …
When you picture Paris in your mind, you’re probably imagining wide café lined boulevards and Haussmannian architecture. But what you might not realise is that, just outside of Paris, there’s an entire area filled with towering skyscrapers and breathtakingly modern architecture. La Défense is located just a short métro ride away from central Paris and …
Ciboure is a small and tiny fishing village with a rich past. Nestled alongside the Nivelle River, just across the water from the much more famous Saint Jean de Luz, the town is well worth a wander around, if only for a couple of hours. Here’s your guide to the best things to do in …
A glittering jewel of the French Basque coastline, the town of Saint Jean de Luz is a charming fishing port which boasts charm and history in equal measure. Best visited over the course of at least a day (with an overnight stay preferable), here’s your guide to the best things to do in Saint Jean …