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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
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From the sparsely populated French Alps and national parks to the
stylish resorts of the Riviera and Côte d’Azur, the region
pulls in more European visitors during the summer than any other
in France. And Provence, does it really need any introduction other
than its name?
The Riviera - strictly speaking stretching from Menton on the Italian
border to St Raphaël, down in the département of the
Var - has pretty much ballooned in most peoples’ minds to encompass
most of the Côte d’Azur.
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But like Chanel’s little black dress, it never goes out of fashion,
because it has transcended fashion and become one of the great classic
holiday destinations.
If your holiday or travel tastes are for beaches, glamour, Roman and
Greek history, tucked away villages, nature reserves, skiing, water activities,
rambling or simply touring through the uncrowded countryside, this region
has it in spades.
You could spend a lifetime of holidays here and still not scratch the
surface of possibilities.
However, one word of advice if you’re a first time visitor and a
confirmed sandy beach baby: the sandy stretch of beaches peters out just
after Juan Les Pins - from then on it’s mostly fine shingle or pebbles.
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Skiing in winter and water sports in summer – the resorts
are busy all year
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Digne les Bains is famous for its fossils and lavender festival
in August
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Mexican influences in Barcelonette and ramblers’ routes
in the Verdon valley
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The Carlton, the Film Festival, La Croisette – it has
to be Cannes
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The Musée Matisse and the Promenade des Anglais in Nice
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Antibes, Villefranche sur Mer and the bizarre world of Monaco
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Stunning Aix en Provence captures the spirit of Provence
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Cosmopolitan sureness in sprawling Marseille
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Roman Arles is the gateway to the Camargue
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Serre Chevalier has more than 60 pistes and facilities for
all levels of skiers
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Outdoor pursuits including canoeing, riding, sailing and mountain
biking
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Italian influences at Briançon one of the highest towns
in Europe
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Sand and sun at St Raphaël and Roman remains at Fréjus
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Beautiful people and shiny yachts in St Tropez
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Undeveloped sandy beaches and the perfume of Provence on the
Iles d’Hyères
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Wild scenery Apt and the bizarre springs at Fontaine de Vaucluse
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The great Papal Palace at Avignon covers 15 km2
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Orange’s Roman origins on show at the well-preserved theatre
and triumphal arch
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