I visited the South of France at the end of April, which was right on the cusp of the low and high seasons My southern France mini tour began in Cannes, a sleek and glittery pleasure garden for the world’s wealthy most chic set of heels and stroll along Boulevard de la Croisette, one of the most iconic streets in France #cotedazur #cannes #nice #antibes #frenchriviera #southoffrance #southernfrance #mediterranean #france

A university town, less than 30-minutes from Marseille, with a population of about 145k, Aix-en-Provence is big enough to be lively, but small enough to explore in two days. Aix is full of sun-drenched, cobbled streets, elegant architecture, refined fountains and picturesque squares. It’s known for its markets, art museums and as the birthplace of rosé. Rosé is more than just a specialty in this region; it's a way of life! Here’s how to spend the perfect weekend in Aix-en-Provence. CHECK-IN Le Pigonnet  is an excellent hotel to base your stay. The former private estate is a short walk from the city center with buildings dating back to the 18th century, all currently being renovated. The grounds and gardens are beautiful, and the staff are super helpful, professional and courteous. CONSUME Start your day off with breakfast or brunch at Kava . The little gem is fairly small, and they don't take bookings, so be prepared to wait on the weekend. But it's worth it! I had the Eggs Factor with two fried eggs, mushrooms and hashbrowns. I also tried the bacon and truffle gouda. I highly recommend all of it! For a bistro serving French and Provençal cuisine, p op by Le Ramus . The staff is uniformly charming and attentive, and the courtyard is a lovely spot to enjoy al fresco dining. I asked our hotel concierge where to get the best croissants in Aix and there was no hesitation directing me to Maison Weibel . Go and enjoy all things baked - deserts, pastries, tarts, etc. La Petite Ferme  is a chic, contemporary brasserie showcasing dishes from all over the world, but specializing in a wide choice of meat (cooked over embers, spit-roasted or in a wood-fired oven). For a unique setting, try La Table du Pigonnet . This gourmet restaurant is located within the enchanting gardens of the historic Le Pigonnet hotel, with both indoor and outdoor seating. Book ahead to guarantee a table. I have no idea why Le Singe Vert  is called The Green Monkey, but it's a very cute spot, centrally located on the Cours Mirabeau promenade. Stop by and enjoy a cocktail whilst watching the world go by. I would not recommend going for a meal, but definitely worth it for a beverage. DO A weekend visit to Aix wouldn’t be complete without exploring the city’s famous markets on a Saturday. Start with the market along the city’s main thoroughfare, Cours Mirabeau. This central avenue is taken over by dozens of stands selling Provençal textiles and clothing. At the end, go left and make your way toward Place de Verdun for vendors selling local produce, olive oils, tapenades and honeys. From there, weave through the narrow streets to the Place l’Hôtel-de-Ville, where you’ll find the flower market. Take a tour to from Aix-en-Provence to discover the vines and wines of the famed Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence  appellation . I did this Half Day Wine Tasting Tour , which took a small group of five us to Bargemone & Château Paradis , to try 12 acclaimed rosés, reds and whites. Aix-en-Provence is a sophisticated and cultural city break destination, bursting with Provençal charm. Although you can see most of Aix in a matter of days, it's also a fantastic base from which to take day trips around the region. I will definitely go back at some point to experience more of Provence.

wedding, so my husband and I hopped on a plane shortly after we got hitched and escaped to Bordeaux, France be seeing the home nation battle their rival nation in a bad-tempered grudge match that would lead France Tensions between France and Argentina have been ongoing since the FIFA World Cup final in December 2022 Olympics aside, below is some inspiration for how to spend 48-hours in France's wine capital. It's also known for having some of the best food in all of France.

Despite being France's third-largest city (behind Paris and Marseille), contestably the country's culinary #lyon #france #europe #auvergnerhônealpesregion #rhôneriver #saôneriver #olympiquelyonnais #groupamastadium

charcuterie, cheese and charm pretty much sum up the wine-tasting tour that took me through some of France's Bordeaux's production of world-famous fine wines with its exceptional gastronomy and it becomes evident why France's the same architect as Versailles, this 17th century castle is one of the most beautiful buildings in France CHABLIS Chablis is the northernmost wine district of the Burgundy region in France. #bordeaux #saintemilion #beaujolais #sancerre #chablis #paris #france #wine #winetasting #frenchwine

La Plongeoir in Nice, France - This restaurant, situated on two pillars of rock, occupies an iconic location #laplongeoir #nice #france #europe #grottopalazzese #puglia #italy #qpbistro #stjames #barbados #caribbean

historic sights, winding alleyways, shopping, buzzing riverside and distinctive cuisine that made Lyon, France I took advantage of the extra day off and utilized it as part of a wider France wine tasting tour - in #bahrain #middleeast #sidibousäid #tunisia #africa #northafrica #funchal #madeira #portugal #lyon #france #casablanca #morocco #ibiza #formentera #spain #balearicislands #france #bordeaux #saintemilion #beaujolais

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Just four days after returning from Italy, I traipsed down to the South of France to meet up with a friend usa #naples #maimi #staugustine #northamerica #puglia #italy #southoffrance #cannes #antibes #nice #france

For 3 Swiss franc (or €2.75), I was able to buy a passport stamp. It was 15 Swiss francs to ride and took about 10 minutes to reach the top, climbing another 400-odd meters

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I stumbled upon the Petit Café by accident but I recommend experiencing this taste of France, on the

The final stop on my Basque Country tour landed me in the elegant seaside town of Biarritz, France. I was there on Sunday 15th July, which also happened to be the World Cup final (where France defeated tuscany #chianti #moscow #saintpetersburg #stpetersburg #russia #pamplona #spain #sansebastian #biarritz #france

Court at the prestigious Wimbledon (on a few occasions) and going to the 2024 Paris Olympics (to see France

sunbathing, so we drove 35-mins to Broadstairs to visit its sweeping sandy beaches which felt borrowed from France

This landlocked country is surrounded by Germany, France and Brussels.

I highly recommend that you tack a visit to San Sebastian, Spain and/or Biarrtz, France on to your trip

As France withdrew its forces, the country was divided into northern and southern regions.

about enough time to unpack, re-load my suitcase and sleep a couple of hours before I schlepped back to Franz Netherlands, France, Italy, Germany, India and Canada issued temporary bans on flights from the UK.

Franz Josef glacier is located on the West Coast of New Zealand. I'd be willing to wager that this tale isn't true, but one thing is for sure, Franz Josef Glacier is After the gear situation was sorted, as best as possible, we were driven to the Franz Josef car park.