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Holiday resorts in France
Marseille may well be the dominant metropolis of Provence but
Aix-en-Provence, just 15 miles (24km) inland, is arguably the
cultural and tourism capital of the province, attracting numerous
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The capital of Corsica, the holiday destination of Ajaccio lies
in a calm bay on the west coast of Corsica, set against a backdrop
of wooded hills. It is a relaxed rather than lively town and
visit... more
Situated on the River Rhone, the historic holiday destination of
Avignon is famed for being the Vatican of the 14th century; six
successive Popes resided here from 1309, making it one of Europe's
l... more
Situated in the very southwest of France, the holiday
destination of Biarritz became famous in the 19th century when
Empress Eugenie (the wife of Napoleon III) fell in love with this
part of the Ba... more
Today it is hard to imagine that the quintessential, glamorous
French Riviera holiday resort of Cannes was for centuries a simple,
sleepy fishing village whose only visitors were the monks and
weal... more
Deauville is the only Norman holiday resort to have any
delusions of grandeur. It is at the heart of the Norman Riviera
which, in the late 19th century, was particularly popular holiday
destination... more
The blueprints for the holiday destination of Disneyland may
have been developed in the United States, but the world's favourite
theme park concept has transported exceedingly successfully to
Europ... more
Known as the 'St Tropez' of Corsica, Porto-Vecchio is becoming
one of the most fashionable towns in southern Corsica. It is
situated a scenic bay, near popular sandy beaches such as
Palombaggia, Ro... more
A popular seaside holiday resort and active fishing port, Saint
Jean de Luz is a lively and cosmopolitan town to visit. The lovely
medieval town centre has been influenced by Spain and the Moors
ov... more
The lively holiday resort town of St Malo boasts a colourful
history as a fortified island citadel that was once run by corsairs
who declared it a republic. Today this port on the English Channel
s... more
St Tropez has long held the reputation of being the 'black
sheep' of the renowned French Riviera holiday resort towns, where
anything goes and the more sinful the better. Sexy starlets were
flaunti... more
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