How to Visit Provence by Train and Bike!

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In today’s email:

• How to Visit Provence by Train and Bike!

• Experience: - Hop on and off in Paris

• Around The Web: - This Beautiful French City In Provence Is Known As The City Of A Thousand Fountains, 4 Epic Spots That Prove Mountain Biking is in France’s DNA, Top 10 Places to Visit in Languedoc-Roussillon and more

• From Social Media - Who Would You Take On The Ultimate Road Trip Through France?

• Mange - The best steak tartare I have tried so far...

• Xtra - Gravel Riding in France | Vercors and Provence

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How to Visit Provence by Train and Bike!

With rail links to Paris, Nice, Marseilles and beyond, a vast network of cycle paths and quiet roads, and a plethora of historic wine estates, Provence is an ideal destination for an eco-friendly, car-free (and carefree) holiday.

In summer, Provence offers brilliant blue skies and Mediterranean beaches. The winters can be a bit wetter, but they are still relatively warm, especially by the sea, where pines and oaks give way to palm trees, vibrant purple bougainvillaea and citrus orchards.

Provence’s southernmost tip, around Bandol and La Londe, is on roughly the same latitude as Bolgheri in southern Tuscany. The region is famous for its Grenache-based rosés and beautiful beachside living, while its limestone garrigues, stunning scented lavender fields (in bloom June into August) and hilltop villages have attracted artists and tourists to the area for more than a century.

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Big Bus Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

Make sightseeing in the French capital easy with a Big Bus tour of Paris. Enjoy the convenience of hop-on hop-off access at any stop along the route, and soak in the views from an open-top, double-decker bus. See sights like the Louvre Museum, Moulin Rouge cabaret club, and the iconic Eiffel Tower as you listen to informative audio-commentary, available in various languages.

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Around The Web

This Beautiful French City In Provence Is Known As The City Of A Thousand Fountains

Here's how to plan the perfect trip to Aix-en-Provence, including the best things to do, places to stay, and more.

4 Epic Spots That Prove Mountain Biking is in France’s DNA

France not only welcomes mountain bikers with open arms, but encourages them to explore its idyllic high mountain passes, wide alpine pastures, dry, rocky drainages, and quaint villages.

ETOILE VOLTAIRE: A new cinema designed as a living space with a green rooftop in Paris

Beware! A hot new place to live is coming soon to Paris! Etoile Voltaire, a project we've been waiting for since 2016, is coming to Paris' 11th arrondissement. The program includes 5 cinemas, a green rooftop and a solidarity restaurant!

How to explore France like the locals

Drawing on decades of experience in French travel, we found locals to give you the inside track on Paris, Provence, Brittany and more

A Foodie Guide to Traditional Dishes in Normandy

Like much of French cuisine, the traditional dishes of Normandy are rich and buttery. Most famously characterised by the “Four C’s of Normandy Cuisine”, which are crème, camembert, cider, and calvados. The French region is renowned for its dairy production, and apple orchards, resulting in Normandy’s beloved traditional cuisine.

Why the Paris Olympics and Paralympics deserves a musical album

It’s been an incredible summer for sports with the Paris Summer Olympics and Paralympics firmly at the centre of the fun and festivities. With the 2024 Summer Paralympics still in full swing, it’s time to revive the small tradition of the Olympics album as a way to celebrate the euphoria of the games through song.

Top 10 Places to Visit in Languedoc-Roussillon

The Languedoc-Roussillon region in France offers a rich tapestry of experiences that captivate visitors with its diverse charm. From the sun-drenched Mediterranean coastline to the rugged foothills of the Pyrenees, the region boasts an impressive range of landscapes that cater to every traveller's taste.

Its historical cities, like Carcassonne and Nîmes, provide a fascinating journey through time with well-preserved Roman and medieval architecture, while picturesque villages such as Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert and Uzès offer an intimate glimpse into traditional French life.

Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert Abbey - Photo by Fritz Geller-Grimm - Wikipedia

From Social Media

Who Would You Take On The Ultimate Road Trip Through France?

Mange

The best steak tartare I have tried so far...

Xtra

Gravel Riding in France | Vercors and Provence

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