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PROVENCE AND Best for
Glamorous resorts, beautiful
PAGE 490 THE CÔTE D’AZUR beaches, art museums,
Mediterranean landscapes
Provence conjures up images of endless lavender fields
Home to
and villages of honey-coloured stone. Ancient cities such
as Orange and Avignon burst with Roman monu ments Arles, the Carmargue,
St-Paul-de-Vence, Nice,
and medieval palaces. Along the Mediterranean coast, Monaco, Palais des Papes
the bite-shaped coves of white sand beaches and Experience
turquoise-coloured sea are synonymous with glam our, Horse riding and flamingo-
and chic resorts like Cannes and St-Tropez are a mag- spotting in the Camargue
net for celebrities and the ultra-rich. The intense light
has drawn artists for centuries, and their legacy lives on
in magnificent art museums in Nice and elsewhere.

CORSICA
PAGE 532 Corsica feels like nowhere else in France.
It’s a wild, beautiful island, bisected
north to south by a dramatic moun tain
chain, with forests giving way to vine-
yards and citrus groves on the lower
slopes. The beaches are breath taking,
whether you want secret coves tucked
into cliffs or endless golden sands.
Ajaccio and Bastia are lively har bour
towns, while Bonifacio is in a sublime
setting on the island’s southern tip.
Best for
Stunning beaches, outdoor
sports and activities
Home to
Bonifacio
Experience
A boat trip to the remote Réserve
Naturelle de Scandola

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