"More than Paris" France by Maline

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France - much more than Paris

I have been to France many times, actually not sure how many, but it's getting up to ten or so.
Mostly I have spent the time in Paris, but France is so much more than Paris. Not least Provence and C?te d'Azur!

My France page therefore I will devote to this southern area, and let Paris stay where it belongs - on my Paris page.

Enjoy!

How nice is this?!

Relaxing in Provence, I am looking out the window of the rustic house we stayed at at a vineyard a few hours' drive west of Nice.

Paradise? Yes, Côte d'Azur.

The harbour. Mediterranean feeling all over.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Everything
Cons:Nothing
In a nutshell:Learn a bit of French!

Last visit to France: May 2000
Intro Updated Jun 12, 2003
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Reviews (11)

Bathing suit and sunscreen What to Pack (1)

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Playing Petanque in Provence, Saint-Cyr - France

Fancy a game of Petanque? Local Customs (1)

Petanque is what the old men devote their time to in southern France. The bigger metal balls are thrown as close to the... more travel advice

"What kind do you think this is?" - France

And trees. Things to Do (4)

All sorts of fruit trees could be found in the vicinity of where we stayed. We spotted figues, peaches, grapes (of... more travel advice

Alas, these don't last long in a vase. - France

Flowers, flowers everywhere! Things to Do (4)

Provence is well-known for its abundance of flowers. Think of the monet paintings, and you have some idea what Provence... more travel advice

Off The Beaten Path (2)
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Shopping (2)
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Hotels (1)
Stay at a vineyard
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Comments (9)

Marisola Aug 8, 2008 at 2:38 PM Report Abuse

Pretty name... Sounds French... In fact, the word "malin" in masc. means clever. "Maligne" is the feminine spelling, who knows why! I like your spelling!
skydivefred Dec 21, 2003 at 1:33 AM Report Abuse

"France-More than Paris". Thank you very very much for such a true and useful statement. I shall make a link from my pages to yours. take care. Crazyskydivefred
Docu2001 Nov 15, 2003 at 9:58 AM Report Abuse

Nice tips ...
shrimp56 Aug 12, 2003 at 12:31 PM Report Abuse

A really exquisite page -- you touch on so many things that make France special.
850prc Aug 11, 2003 at 11:50 AM Report Abuse

Love the photo of you (I think it's you anyway) looking out the window. C'est la vie!
barryg23 Jun 12, 2003 at 3:12 AM Report Abuse

Nice work Malin. Great information of France.
CandS May 11, 2003 at 3:16 PM Report Abuse

Great tips and info! Wow, that beach looks VERY crowded...I think I'd avoid that one...haha!
balfor Apr 16, 2003 at 7:05 AM Report Abuse

Very nice photos, Maline. Good information too. I'd like to hear more about your memories of France. :-)
olja1234 Apr 12, 2003 at 10:24 AM Report Abuse

I've enjoyed reading your page, with such a great photos. Thanks for sharing!