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Lemon Festival, Menton, France takes place 18 February to 9 March.The centre of Menton takes on a carnival atmosphere for the Fete du Citron with vast floats and parades winding through the streets to the sound of bands playing and with much dancing.Menton is in a spectacular setting with its Mediterranean front and harbour backed by the steep cliffs of the Alps, just a few kilometers from the Italian border. This year is the 78 Fete du Citron and the theme is Les Grandes Civilisations. So you can expect plenty of Roman, Greek and Egyptian costumes and...

Tuesday, January 25, 2011


Criterium International Cycling Race, South Corsica, France takes place in Corsica (Corse du sud) from the 26th to 27th March, 2011.A three part contest the race includes speed racing over a short distance, road racing on the flatter roads on the island and hill racing in the magnificent mountains of southern Corsica. In the Criterium International 2010 P. Fedrigo (BTL) won the first stage which covered 175.5km and took in the Col de l’Ospedele. R. Downing (Sky) took the second stage which covered 75km around the Porto Vecchio and Sainte Lucie de...

Tuesday, January 25, 2011


Scallop festival, Cotes d Armor, Brittany takes place in Erquy 9th to 10th April 2011.Brittany is arguable the very best region for fresh fish and seafood in France as the local fishermen have access to excellent fishing grounds which are fanned in the south by the warm waters of the gulf stream.The tradition of fishing and seafood is still very strong in Brittany and visitors to Brittany enjoy access to first class fishmongers who get regular deliveries of fresh fish. You can tell when the catch is arriving as there is often a queue outside and when...

Monday, January 24, 2011


Les Calanques, Cote d Azur, France, begin just to the east of Marseilles and continue along the coast to Cassis for about 20 kilometres.An area of outstanding natural beauty which is best explored by boat to appreciate the full splendor of the white limestone gorges, rich flaura and fauna and splendid, azur blue sea, the colour of which is accentuated within the Calanques. There are numerous boat trips departing from Cassis or the Vieux Port in Marseille between April and November, costing around 25€ per adult and 18€ per child. A boat...

Monday, January 24, 2011


Eating out in the Cote d’Azur, France, our guide to eating out and food and drink in general in the Cote d’Azur.The New Coisette in Cannes on the Rue du Commandant Andre is a trendy café offering hot snacks.Cannes covered market, located just below the hill at Le Suquet near the old port has a fantastic choice of fresh, local produce and excellent seafood.Located in Rue St Dizier in the beautiful old Le Suquet area of Cannes, Le Suquetan restaurant offers a menu rich in French specialities devised by the chef Frederic Laffargue.Fish...

Sunday, January 23, 2011


Eating out in Provence, France, our guide to eating out and food and drink in general in the Provence.Le Moutardier restaurant in Avignon enjoys a superb emplacement overlooking the monumental Palais des Papes. Local cuisine and dished from the Lyon area are on offer.La Mirande restaurant in Avignon is a haut cuisine establishment set in a splendid hotel with Louis XVI décor. You can take cooking lessons here.Le Grand Café restaurant in Avignon is located in the centre of the old town and offers a rather today version of Southern French...

Sunday, January 23, 2011


French Caribbean holiday attractions 2013, our guide to the Caribbean attractions in the areas of the French Caribbean where we offer Caribbean holiday accommodation, Martinique, St Barts, Guadeloup and the Dominican Republic.Boat trips in Fort de France Bay, Martinique offer a chance to sail in the beautiful Caribbean waters and admire the views of the island.The Balata Botanical Garden in Martinique displays numerous exotic tropical plants and trees.Martinique rum carries the French AOC label of quality. The distilleries on the island form part of its...

Sunday, January 23, 2011


Boat trips in Fort de France Bay, Martinique sail most of the year around the North Loop of Martinique. The boat sails from the harbour at Fort de France. This trip sails each month, and is interesting as well as enjoyable, the information provided allows you an insight into the history of the island and the significance of the Fort Saint-Louis in particular. There is usually plenty of wind so you may well need to need to wrap up.For more information on the Fort de France, The North Loop boat trips call +596 602 773 or +596 702 336....

Saturday, January 22, 2011


St Mark’s Basilica in Venice dominates St Mark’s square with its towering domes and spires.Its origins lie back in 828 AD when it was built as a resting place for the remains of Mark the Evangelist which were brought to Italy from Alexandria in Egypt. The architecture is a fabulous combination of Byzantine, Gothic and Renaissance. From the bell tower there are superb views of Venice and inside there are amazing mosaics, sculptures, paintings and the impressive Pala d’Oro which is embedded with two thousand gems.The Basilica is free to...

Friday, January 21, 2011


Monet’s Garden at Giverny is set in the grounds of the house where the famous French artist Monet lived between 1883 and 1992, it was a source of inspiration for many of his greatest works of art.Monet designed the garden himself to suit his artistic taste, it is quite straightforward in format but its brilliance lies in the profusion of colour which, in his time, Monet captured on canvas. There are two parts to Monet’s garden, the Clos Normand which is rectangular and the Water Garden around the pretty, shuttered house with lovely rose...

Friday, January 21, 2011


Greece holiday attractions, this is our guide of what to do and what to see in Greece and the Greek islands. Use this guide to choose the attractions which interest you to see during your holiday in Greece.Acropolis Museum in Athens is an ultra modern building, built in 2009 to house the numerous museum pieces of ancient Athens.National Archaeological Museum in Athens houses the best ensemble of art originating from ancient Greece, in the world.The Acropolis is the iconic image of Greece, recognized around the world. Comprised of three temples,...

Thursday, January 20, 2011


Spain holiday attractions, a guide highlighting what to do and what to see in Spain. You can use our guide to pick out the major attractions in Spain which you would like to visit during your holiday in Spain.The Alhambra palace, and Palacio de Generalife’s gardens in Granada is a magnificent tour de force of Moorish architecture and gardening ingenuity.The Salvador Dali museum in Figueres showcases one of Spain’s most famous artists, the surrealists works are displayed in this amazing museum of his own design. An art museum like no...

Wednesday, January 19, 2011


Italy holiday attractions 2013, our guide of what to see in Italy and where to visit in Italy. This list can be used to pick out the major attractions in Italy to get the most out of your holiday in Italy.The Leaning Tower of Pisa is perhaps the iconic image of Italy, massive, impressive and inclining. Saved from disaster by ingenious engineers it leans supreme.Saint Mark’s Basilica dominates Saint Marks square in Venice, it is an incredible monument of Byzantine, Renaissance and Gothic architecture. Saint Mark’s square itself is a UNESCO...

Tuesday, January 18, 2011


Rugby, France versus Scotland, Paris, France on Saturday February 5th, 2011 in the Stade de France.France are the defending champions of the six nations championship and they take on Scotland in the 80,000 capacity Stade de France, built in 1988. The match kicks off at 17.00 and will be floodlit.The French captain Jean-Baptiste Elissalde will be leading his side out in the hope of beating the Scots and taking a step towards retaining the six nations championship.The Stade de France is located in Saint-Denis, just a short train ride on the RERB from the...

Monday, January 17, 2011


 
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