France

While many spectators on the route of the Tour de France are cycling fanatics, it’s not just an event for people who love the sport already.

If you’re in France in the month of the July, the Tour might just be the perfect day trip for you!

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Meet the green-fingered gardeners behind the scenes of some of Brittany’s most beautiful gardens that are highlighted for one week only in the French region from June 5th to 7th. Some of the spaces can only be seen during this three-day window. In total Brittany has 113 gardens, some of which have been… read full article

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Looking for last-minute deals and travel destination ideas for a summer holiday in France?

Sea, wine and sun in Cassis, Provence... City break, luxury shopping and fine dining in Cannes, French Riviera... Sport, relax and nature in Chamonix

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Chances are, if you’re considering a holiday or vacation in France, you are already thinking about seeing the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, or sampling some of the tastiest cuisine in all of Europe.

But what about seeing some of the most famous castles still… read full article

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There’s more to Dijon than just the mustard.

When a place is so well known for one thing, it’s hard to convince people there’s more to it sometimes. It’s fortunate for the French town of Dijon that it’s only mustard because there’s so much… read full article

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Celebrate the Eiffel Tower's Anniversary

Budget Travel posts an article on the Eiffel Tower turning 120 years old. If you are in Paris this summer and want to celebrate the Old Gray Lady's anniversary, go get baguette bread and French cheese

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Italy from another point of view

Are you a curious traveler willing to discover new types of vacation? Europe Up Close proposes you the Alberghi Diffusi, a series of original hotels in Italy offering several facilities spread out in different locations… read full article

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Film festivals are held throughout the year in various cities of the world like Berlin, Venice, Park City and Toronto. These festivals generally attract members of the film fraternity, film students and enthusiasts. However the Cannes Film Festival, which is held in the palm tree-lined seaside resort of… read full article

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Easter Peeps Photo Contest

Visit Intelligent Travel and enter the "Peeps in Places" Photo Challenge by sending a picture of one or more Easter peeps in your own neighborhood or your favorite travel destination. You have until Monday, April 13th to submit your sweetest, funniest photo of… read full article

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New York Hotels

Gridskipper lists the 5 best hotel terraces in New York, including the rooftop bar & restaurant of The Bentley Hotel and the exclusive terrace of Hotel Hudson.

Majorca Beaches

It's A Beautiful Life lists the 10 best

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Situated in the Hautes-Pyrenees Department in the southwest of France is the commune and town of Lourdes lying in the Pyrenean foothills. Despite the fact that Lourdes’ population numbers around 15,000 residents, it is the host to nearly 5,000,000 tourists annually and Lourdes is second only… read full article

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1. A Year in Provence by Peter Mayle

An obvious one to start with but well worth a mention never the less. This book could be thanked but also accused of changing the face of the beautiful southern French region of Provence. Mayle… read full article

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Maintaining the grace first established in the 1700’s, the city of Bordeaux, France brings with it a charm that is indicative of its lush countryside, culture, and history.

The largest city in southwestern France is also famous on a global scale for being part of… read full article

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It’s French, it’s the forth-largest island in the Med but is there more to it than that? Of course there is. Here’s the top five things you need to know.

1. From Italian to independence then to French

The Romans landed in Corsica during their illustrious reign… read full article

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Holiday in the South of France

Europeupclose.com takes you to Narbonne and Carcassonne, two beautiful cities located in France's Cathar Country. Recommended places include the Chateau de la Peyrepertuse, the Abbaye de Fontfroide, the luxury Hotel de

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