Relaxing by your villa pool whilst on holiday in Provence is probably top of your "To Do" list whilst here but it would be a shame to miss all that the area has to offer. Apart from the beautiful places to visit there are also a host of activities for you and your fami...

French wine enthusiasts will already be aware of the Var vineyards, situated in the South of France, but may be surprised to learn of the many opportunities to visit them. While holidaying on the French Riviera, it is worth taking the time to explore this beautiful, fo...

Montauroux is one of nine perched villages that form the Pays de Fayence. It sits on a hill in the east of the Var department. The geographical position is stunning, with the Massif de l'Estérel, Cannes and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Monaco and Nice are an eas...

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The Tarte Tropézienne was originally created by Polish immigrant Alexandre Micka who owned a patisserie in Saint Tropez. It was whilst Brigitte Bardot was there on location filming “And God Created Woman” in 1955 that Mr. Micka, who was hired as the film crew’s...

It was painful waiting for his parents to book his dream holiday

Why do they have 13 desserts for one Christmas meal in Provence?

Situated just outside the village of Montauroux is the next best thing to the beach. It is called Lac de Saint Cassien and is an enormous expanse of clear fresh water set within woodlands. There are many “beaches” around the lake but not all of them are so easy to get...

The centre of Fayence is vibrant with its markets on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings, its café-bars, fine restaurants and interesting little local craft shops. There is the ‘Espace Culturel’ where exhibitions, cinema, shows and classes are held.