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Ferry Nice - Ile Rousse in Corsica

Writer: Helena Bergström

Ferry Nice - Ile Rousse in Corsica! Early this morning we drove through a beautiful and slightly rose-coloured Nice. The beach, which lines the entire city, is lined with grand houses and a long row of tall palm trees. This city can certainly be nice to experience more of! We may experience Nice at another time. This time we chose to take the ferry to Corsica.

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Giens Peninsula in France – beaches, nature and surfing

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: September 2026 | The Giens peninsula outside Hyères offers beaches, rocky coastline, hiking trails and perfect conditions for windsurfing and kitesurfing. We arrived here by motorhome, stayed at a campsite near the sea and set out to discover the beautiful peninsula on foot.

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Saint-Tropez – is the mythical city worth a visit?

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: September 2026 | Saint-Tropez on the French Riviera is known for luxury yachts, exclusive shops, movie stars and glamour. When we visited the mythical city, we therefore had quite high expectations. But were we really that impressed?

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Gorges du Verdon in France – Guide to the spectacular gorge

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | The Gorges du Verdon in southern France is a dramatic gorge with towering limestone cliffs, winding mountain roads and the intensely turquoise Verdon River far below. We travelled around the Gorges du Verdon by motorhome for three days, experiencing the gorge from the roads above, the small villages around it and finally from a pedal boat down on the river.

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Carrières des Lumières – magical light show in Les Baux-de-Provence

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: September 2026 | Carrières des Lumières in Les Baux-de-Provence is an art experience beyond the ordinary. In huge old limestone quarries, works of art are projected onto walls, columns and floors, while the rooms are filled with music. When we visited the place, we were able to step right into works by Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael. We were completely captivated.

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Things to do in Arles – Roman remains and van Gogh in Provence

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: September 2026 | Arles in the south of France is a city where history is in the middle of everyday life. Here you can stroll between Roman remains, medieval alleys and places associated with Vincent van Gogh. We were particularly captivated by the mighty Roman arena, but also by the atmosphere of the old city center.

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Things to do in Palavas-les-Flots – 7 tips by the Mediterranean

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: September 2026 | Palavas-les-Flots is a small seaside and fishing town on the Mediterranean Sea, just south of Montpellier. Here, canals, fishing boats, beaches and outdoor cafes meet on a narrow strip of land between the sea and lagoons. There is also one of the shortest cable cars we have ever seen. Here are our tips for things to see and do in Palavas-les-Flots.

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Things to do in Sète – 10 tips in France's Little Venice

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: September 2026 | Sète is a colorful port city on the Mediterranean Sea in southern France. Here, canals and fishing boats mingle with beaches, seafood, art and a big dose of southern French atmosphere. The city is sometimes called the ”Little Venice of Languedoc”, but Sète definitely has its own character. Here are our tips for things to see and do in Sète.

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Things to do in Carcassonne – 8 tips in the fortified city

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: September 2026 | Carcassonne in southern France is best known for the Cité de Carcassonne, the spectacular fortified city with high walls, towers and winding alleys. When we stepped through the gates it almost felt like entering a fantasy story. Here are our tips for things to see and do in Carcassonne.

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Things to do on Île de Ré – holiday island on the west coast of France

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: September 2026 | Île de Ré outside La Rochelle is a classic French holiday island with long sandy beaches, whitewashed houses, small ports, salt marshes and cycle paths. We arrived here in the middle of winter, when the boats were idle and the beaches were almost deserted. But it wasn't too hard to imagine how the island changes when summer arrives.

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