Visiting France - Suggestions for holidays, trains, itineraries, day-trips, and sightseeing from someone who has lived and traveled extensively in France
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Aix-en-Provence, a small town of Roman origin in southern France, is one of the most beautiful towns in Provence.
Located less than 30 minutes north of Marseille and less than two hours northwest of Nice, Aix-en-Provence is easily accessible. It is worth spending at least a day exploring the old town with its many shops, restaurants, cafes, museums, and churches.
Aix-en-Provence, which was originally a Roman spa town, is famous for its fountains. They are dotted throughout the old town in picturesque squares and even on the main road, Cours Mirabeau.
Cannes Film Festival 2010: May 12-23, 2010
Directors, producers, stars and the starstruck all gather on the French Riviera during the festival. The lucky few watch screenings and wait with baited breath to see which film wins the Cannes Film Festival’s most prestigious award, the Palme d’Or.
If you plan to be visiting Cannes during the Cannes Film Festival, make sure to book your holiday well in advance. Hotels, flights, and transport for the Cannes Film Festival book up early and prices can be expensive, so consider staying in a nearby town or city if you want to find a deal.
The Town of St. Paul de Vence:
St. Paul de Vence is a great day trip from Nice and other cities in Southern France. Perched high on a hill, the walled city of St. Paul de Vence offers great views of the French Riviera.
St. Paul de Vence’s status as a destination for art lovers also makes it a particularly popular place to visit. Visitors from around the world flock to St. Paul de Vence to explore the narrow cobblestone streets, visit art galleries, sample Southern French cuisine and wine, and enjoy the picturesque views.
Transportation from Nice to St. Paul de Vence:
Buses from Nice to St. Paul de Vence: Buses run regularly from Nice’s Gare Routiere to St. Paul de Vence, stopping at several coastal cities along the way.
Driving from Nice to St. Paul de Vence: Driving to St. Paul de Vence from Nice takes around 30 minutes (20km distance).
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