Eurostar has announced that their popular summer service which takes passengers directly to Avignon will be on sale earlier than usual this year, and have been bookable since the 20th December. They have started the sale earlier to cope with the demand as travellers rush to book this service to the beautiful Provence region of France. To avoid disappointment, travellers are being advised to book early for the direct service Read More ...
Provence is an area in the south of France that is known for its easy lifestyle and beautiful scenery. The area has been popular with people from all over the world for a long time and there is plenty to enjoy in the region. There are some major towns which have many urban attractions, such as shopping, galleries and museums but the main draw this area of France is the Read More ...
Arles is located in the south of France and for those who are seeking a cultural holiday to the country there are few better places to be. If you rent a house in Provence, you will be able to see some of the fantastic architecture of the region and enjoy some great art works in local galleries. The history of Arles is mostly from the Roman Empire. The city was Read More ...
Provence is a region of France which offers history, a mixture of culture and contemporary attractions for the tourist and holidaymaker. Situated in the south of the country, Provence is its self divided into five main regions , all spectacular in their own way. The areas of Bouches-du-Rhône, the Var, Vaucluse, the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and Alpes-Maritimes all provide excellence for the tourist and are all well placed in their proximity to Read More ...
Located in Provence, Arles is a quiet and small city in the southern part of France. In the sixth century BC the city was founded by Greeks making the city over 2,500 years old. But not until the Roman Empire did Arelate assume an important status as a city when it became the capital of the Gallia Narbonensis province. Even though centuries have past Arles still showcases the power of Read More ...
Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service between the UK and mainland Europe is offering direct weekly summer services to Avignon in the heart of Provence, from 9 July to 10 September 2011. With these special direct summer services it is quick and easy for passengers to visit the stunning Provence region of France. The less than six hours journey from London St Pancras allows passengers to enjoy the magnificent views of Read More ...
Terra Amata is an archaeological site located on the slopes of Mont Boron in Nice (Alpes-Maritimes). Located twenty-six meters above the present level of the sea, it has yielded remains of the Lower Paleolithic (Acheulian) period, and one of the oldest human habitats in Europe. Discovered during 1966, early salvage excavations were conducted by a team led by Henry de Lumley. The interpretations of archaeological data from Terra Amata are Read More ...
The Camargue (Camarga or Camargo in Occitan) is the space formed by the swampy delta of the Rhone River. Camargue is a spacious strip of land of 145,300 hectares in southern France, situated geographically between the two main arms of the Rhone delta and the Mediterranean Sea. The territory spreads to the east to the plain of the Crau, to the west to Aigues-Mortes, and to the north to Beaucaire. Read More ...
Take a leisurely cruise along the Rhône and soak up the delights of historic Avignon, Roman Arles and the breathtaking natural beauty of the Camargue along the way. It’s the perfect way to peruse Provence, enjoy the fantastic food and wine it has to offer and discover this beautiful region of France from a totally different perspective. All meals on board are included, making this trip excellent value for money. Read More ...
Eurostar, the high speed passenger train service linking UK with the continent, has announced that tickets for its direct weekly summer services to Avignon – located in the heart of Provence - will go on sale on Tuesday 23 December 2008. The direct service will run every Saturday from London St Pancras International and Ashford International from 11 July to 5 September 2009. It takes less than 6 hours from Read More ...
