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Arles, Provence - the place that inspired Van Gogh

April 15th, 2008 · No Comments

Here in England, it doesn’t seem to be getting any warmer, but spring is the perfect time to escape to the south of France, where the temperatures are pleasant at this time of year, and haven’t reached the stifling levels that characterise summer in that part of the world.
It seems that Vincent Van Gogh also [...]

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The Jiva Hill Park Hotel, France - for an active holiday

April 5th, 2008 · No Comments

Holidays are so often associated with being lazy and doing nothing, but here is a holiday for those who like loads of activity as part of that well-earned, refreshing break.
In the grounds of a beautiful old farm, the ultra-contemporary Jiva Hill Park Hotel, near Crozet, France, is located in thirty-five hectares of its own natural [...]

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Paris - the romantic city

December 28th, 2007 · No Comments

No tour of Europe could possibly be complete without a visit to the romantic city of Paris.
Standing majestic over the city is the Eiffel Tower, which, once controversial, has now become the iconic symbol for Paris, and from La Tour Eiffel, you get a magnificent view over the whole city.

Another icon of Paris is the [...]

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Tags: Europe · France