Posts with tag ”provence”
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Along the French Riviera
The French Riviera is one of those opulent places that everybody seems to like. It’s easy to get seduced by the yachts, the designer labels, the kind of wealth that bleeds into every corner. But beneath all that polish, there are old stones that still beat to something real.
Vineyards of southern France
French wines are deeply ingrained in the national culture and are produced in a wide variety of styles. But there can be a vast difference in taste, aroma and other characteristics, depending on the region.
The seedy past of Marseille
As I walked along the streets of Marseille, my thoughts went to the seedy streets from the 1971 movie “French Connection” and wondered how much it had changed in 40 years.
Sweet days in Provence
Nice is beautiful in its own way, with fading glamour and tired charm. But after wandering down Promenade des Anglais, listening to waves, watching tourists and dogs, I felt like I’d seen the postcards. Time to wander beyond them.