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Palais des Papes, Avignon, Provence,France
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What to see in Avignon ~ City of the Popes

Like a ribbon round a cake, the magnificent medieval city of Avignon is surrounded by a beautifully preserved city wall built in 1403. During the 14th century it was the center of one of the richest courts in Europe. As …

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Isirdi painting from Isirdi Gallery, Lourmarin, Luberon, Provence, France
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Isirdi’s picture, creating a special memory forever

A piece of art, the essence of a moment, captured with the stroke of a paint brush or crayon, through the eyes and perceptions of the artist. An instant in time becomes immortalized as a memory that will last forever. The …

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Pont du Gard, near Uzes, Languedoc Roussillon, France
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Visit Pont du Gard here…..

Standing beneath the golden arches of the Roman aqueduct, Pont du Gard, just 6km from Uzès, Languedoc Roussillon, France, it hardly seems possible that this magnificent structure has been here for over 2000 years. Build from local limestone, for 600 years …

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Pont du Gard, near Uzes, Langedoc Roussillon, France
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The Pont du Gard, UNESCO site near Uzès

Just 6 miles outside of Uzès, towards Avignon, serenely merging into the surrounding landscape, sits the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage site The Pont du Gard. It has been here for well over 2000 years, patiently waiting to be explored. No matter …

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Ducal castle of Uzes, Languedoc Roussillon, France
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Know the historical facts on your visit to Uzès!

Uzès has a vibrant, ancient history, did you know that: Uzès was first settled over one thousand years ago? During Roman Times it was an important commercial and cultural center? Duche d’ Uzès Uzès is the home to the first duchy …

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Where to stay in Uzes, Languedoc Roussillon
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Where to stay in Uzès

Imagine falling asleep in a luxurious room, once part of grand Renaissance French mansion or under soft linens in the bedroom a now historical, listed building. Or staying in an exquisitely, charming bedroom filled with fresh flowers where the warmth …

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Arches of Place aux Herbes in Uzes
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Uzès, the enchanting city almost in Provence!

Easter is only a few weeks away and Uzès is getting ready. Previously closed shops and restaurants, are re opening. The cobbled streets below the magnificent, golden arches surrounding Place aux Herbes, its stunning central square and market place, are …

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View of Lourmarin Village, Luberon, Provence, France
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Provencal rosé wine with friends in Lourmarin

As my stylish, little, Italian designed, rental car nipped along the twisting curves of Provence’s Luberon Valley towards Lourmarin my heart skipped a beat in excited anticipation. Fields of lush vineyards flanked the narrow roadside, row after row of low …

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Le Moulin, Lourmarin, Luberon, Provence, France
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Le Moulin de Lourmarin, a special place to stay

On our most recent visit to Lourmarin we stayed at Le Moulin de Lourmarin, a captivating, golden stone, former olive mill. In the heart of the village, Le Moulin is a charming little haven, maintaining the authenticity of its former …

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