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10 Luxury Villas in the Cote d’Azur [2024]
The French Côte d’Azur, also known as the French Riviera, has a reputation as a playground for the rich and famous and is one of Europe’s top tourist destinations. Not surprisingly, this wonderful stretch of coastline is home to some…
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Prepare for the summer rental season: our top tips to prepare your French holiday villa or gite
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Visiting the Medieval City of Carcassonne
La Cité de Carcassonne” is a medieval city located in Carcassonne, a city in the Languedoc. Sitting on a hill on the right bank of the River Aude, it is one of the most visited locations in the region. Getting…
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Our 2024 Selection of Villas in Provence with Private Pools
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Dealing with Mosquitos on your Mediterranean Holiday
Mosquitos are not something we are troubled too much by until we go on holiday. Since moving to the South of France, they really are my nemesis! I get bitten the second the sun makes an appearance in Spring and…
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Roquebrun, the perfect day out
As everyone knows, beaches are all the craze here in the South of France, but a water feature that is highly underestimated in this area is the rivers. I know what you’re thinking, rivers are dirty and unpredictable, especially when…
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Things to know before you book your holiday
Holidaying in the South of France is just as amazing as it sounds. The sunny days, sandy beaches and crystal clear swimming pools aren’t all myths, but there are some things that you need to be aware of before booking…
What’s happening in the Languedoc this week?
Summers in France are always full of events, so here is a list of everything going on in the region for the week of the 1st August 2016.
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Dealing with Noise Outside of your Holiday Home
Being a 20 year old who enjoys a good party, I’m most likely the person MAKING the noise rather than the one complaining about it, but I have some tips for you readers that can definitely help!