France

Arles

The Arles amphitheater or arena Highlights Arles is a small city on the banks of the Rhone River that has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981. It garnered this distinction because it has impressive Roman monuments such as the amphitheater or arena, the Roman theatre and the cryptoporticus (subterranean galleries). These …

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Historic South

Aqueduc Saint-Clement in Montpellier Highlights Explored the cities/towns of Arles,  Avignon, Carcassonne, Lourdes and Montpelier. These towns and cities are located in Southern France, West of Marseille. Time of Visit:  October – November 2023 Duration of Visit:  12 Days Description Traveling really opens people’s understanding of the world.  We had no idea of the richness …

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French Riviera

Pastel colored buidings and restaurants line the water’s edge at Villefranche-Sur-Mer Highlights Visited the towns/cities of Antibes, Cannes, Eze, Juan de Pins, Menton, Monaco/Monte Carlo, Nice and Villfranche Sur Mer while basing ourselves at Cagnes Sur Mer.  Time of Visit: October 2023 Length of Visit: Five Nights Description The French Riviera is the coastline in …

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Corsica

San Giovanni Beach in Southwestern Corsica Highlights Corsica is a French island in the Mediterranean Sea.  It is just north of the island of Sardinia. Corsica is a wonderful destination because there are many things to do and see.  There are numerous beaches, old towns and mountain ranges.  The infamous GR20 hiking trail runs almost …

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