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St Tropez in France - the city of luxury and glamour?

St Tropez in France is known for luxury and glamour. One of the most talked-about resorts on the French Riviera, the exclusive shops and fine restaurants are packed into the harbour. Just outside, the luxury yachts bob, each one bigger than the last. It was in the 1950s, when Brigitte Bardot made the film "And God created woman..." that St Tropez developed its exclusive reputation.

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French Riviera - at Sainte Maxime in France

We are now on the French Riviera. The stretch of coastline known as the French Riviera, or Côte d'Azur, starts at the border with Italy in the east and ends at Toulon in the west. We are just outside Sainte Maxime, which is just north-east of Saint Tropez.

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Pedal boat on the Verdon River in France

We have now travelled to the Verdon River in France. Right at the mouth of the river is the Lac de Sainte Croix lake, where you can hire a boat to navigate the river's shimmering green waters. The Verdon River in France, located in the south-western part of the Gorge du Verdon, is a magical place with waterfalls and stunning scenery.

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Camping L'Aigle at Aiguines in France

Two days ago we arrived in the village of Aiguines in France on the lake Lac de Sainte Croix, which is connected to the river Verdon in the Grand Canyon of Europe. Now we are at camping L'Aigle and here we have a great view, both of the castle Chateau Aiguines and the lake Lac de Sainte Croix.

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Gorges du Verdon - Europe's Grand Canyon

The Gorges du Verdon in France is sometimes called the Grand Canyon of Europe, and it's not hard to see why. This deep canyon is surrounded by dramatically high mountain ridges, and through it flows a bright green shimmering river. A motorway winds along the steep cliffs, where you can enjoy the fascinating views at a slow pace. The Gorges du Verdon in the Alpes-Du-Haute-Provence in south-eastern France is one of the most beautiful natural areas we have seen in Europe.

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Moustiers-Sainte-Marie in France

Located in the Gorges du Verdon, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is considered one of the most beautiful villages in France. We couldn't agree more! In this charming village, the small stone houses crowd the road up to the high mountain with the small church. Follow us to Moustiers-Sainte-Marie in France, in text and pictures.

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Magic light show in a cave - Baux de Provence, France

Today we can tell you about an absolutely magical experience! We have seen a light show in a cave in Baux de Provence in France. Limestone blocks have long been quarried here to build various castles, and today there are amazing light shows here called "Carrières de Lumières".

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Amphitheatre in France - Arles in Provence

In Arles, Provence, you can find the ruins of a Roman theatre. This impressive amphitheatre in France could at one time accommodate 25,000 visitors. Arles is also home to a number of other historical monuments, as well as being a city of artists filled with charming neighbourhoods and cafés.

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Camargue in France - land of the white horses

On the way to Arles we drove past the beautiful Camargue. Made up of 140,000 hectares of wetlands created by the Rhone Delta, the area is famous for its white horses, black bulls and flamingos. And sure enough, we always saw white horses and black bulls - lots of them!

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Palavas les Flots in France - among canals and boats

Palavas Les Flots is located on a small spit of land outside Montpellier, France. This is a charming little town with boats, canals, outdoor cafes and a cable car. It feels like little Venice and how many people have missed out on this gem in France? Join us in Palavas Les Flots with pictures and story!

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