Forest fires in Provence
Each year there are numerous fires in the hot Provence sun, often due to lack of care and attention. On average, 3000 fires each year destroy 15,000 hectares of forest. As a result, there are rules and regulations to follow, and times when certain areas are closed to the public. Since these anti-fire measures will [...]
Discovering the real France
Travelling around France you will occasionally find yourself in a lost corner that has not yet been taken over by renovating expats and is miles from the nearest sign of life. These corners are ever harder to find, especially in the more popular tourist centres of the country, but are a particular treat because they [...]
Is this a tourist attraction?
We have a couple of travel websites, and one of the challenges of operating a tourist site is deciding whether something is a tourist attraction or not, and how ‘honestly’ to paint a picture of a town or attraction. Of course, everyone tries to be honest, but it’s not always to give a balanced picture. [...]
Keep looking up
Photo taken in Aigues-Mortes centre In many of the towns you visit in the south of France you will find yourself in open squares lined with trees and narrow streets of medieval houses, and very pretty they are too. The distractions at ground level will keep you occupied, and it is easy to forget to [...]