The French equivalent of Rome, Nîmes is home to impressive ancient sites rivaling those in neighboring Italy. On our quick afternoon stop-over en route to Nice, we did a whirlwind tour of Nîmes. We were surprised…
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Set in the Alpilles mountains, Les Baux is named one of the most beautiful medieval villages in France. We made a day trip to this quaint, fortified town during our stay in Arles. Ironically, a place Rachel had visited 15…
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The French Riveria was calling. And so we traded in the gray clouds of Provence for the sunny skies of the Côte d’Azur. Heading two hours east by bus, we made our way from Aix-en-Provence to…
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Known as the City of a Thousand Fountains, Aix is a smaller, more manageable version of Paris. We were excited to explore this lively cosmopolitan city in the heart of Provence. But after visiting a few…
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Surprisingly, the humble town of Avignon once served as the powerful center of Christianity. Situated along the Rhône River, Avignon is an hour north of Arles, another popular stop in Provence. The town’s important religious history…
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As the “soul of Provence,” Arles offers a rich artistic, culinary and historic experience. In the late 1800s, Vincent Van Gogh lived here, creating some of his greatest masterpieces. It’s easy to see how the artist…