The Popes of Provence: ‘Only in Provence’ Part 7
Avignon, once home to seven popes. But what were they were doing in Avignon rather than Rome? Why did the papacy relocate from the Vatican to Provence? It’s an interesting tale.
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04, 2021
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03, 2021
Roman Provence:’Only in Provence’ Part 6
The best Roman sites are around Provence - 'Provincia Romana', the large Roman province along the Mediterranean coast.
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01, 2021
The Animal Kingdom:’Only in Provence’ —Part 5
Let’s look at the traditions based on a deep respect for nature & animals - which remain integral to rural life
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12, 2020
Surprising history of Jewish Provence:’Only in Provence’ Part 4
France has the 3rd largest Jewish population. For centuries the center of Jewish life wasn’t Paris, it was Provence…
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10, 2020
Provence legends:’Only in Provence’ – Part 3
Provence legends are fascinating. Discover more of these legends as part of our 'Only in Provence' series.
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09, 2020
Carrières de Lumières: ‘Only in Provence’ Part 2
You’ve never seen anything like it before. It’s magic. Welcome to the 'Carrières de Lumières', the Quarries of Light.
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08, 2020
Brilliant Roussillon -‘Only in Provence’ Part I
The colours are magnificent! Its magical, like nowhere else on earth.
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07, 2020
French culture: start with these quirky must-knows
Every culture has its quirks; what are some of France’s? The best advice would be to master these before you venture far - Let’s take a look...
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07, 2020
Eurovision: Europe’s greatest cultural achievement?
Eurovision: Europe’s greatest cultural achievement- Is it the art of Michelangelo? -The Magna Carta? French cuisine? For me, there’s no question—it’s the Eurovision Song Contest
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05, 2020
11 Fun facts about France
Test yourself - how many did you know about? how well do you know France?
