South of France

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HOTEL DE LA CITE. 108 years old and still fabulous.

It may only be 108 years old, but the Hotel de la Cite is the last and most decorative piece in the 1200-year-old jigsaw puzzle which makes Carcassonne such a fascinating place to visit. It was at the beginning of the 9th century that this ancient citadel got its name when it survived a siege by Charlemagne with the help of its moat, drawbridge and thick Roman walls.

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Terre Blanche Golf Club Offers New Membership Package

Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort on France’s Cote D’Azur has launched a new membership package for 2014 with competitive rates and exclusive advantages for new and existing members whether living locally or abroad.

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Anthea Gerrie lives it up at Hotel Belles Rives in Juan les Pins on the French Riviera.

Hotel Belles Rives. Luxury in beautiful Juan-les-Pins

Anthea Gerrie lives it up at Hotel Belles Rives in Juan les Pins on the French Riviera.

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French Cookery Lessons: French Houseparty Style

From filleting fish to spinning sugar, my 6 day “Gourmet Explorer” french cookery course at the French House Party near Carcassonne was a culinary delight.

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