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Drôme Provençale - Where Provence begins
Somewhere between Vienne and Valence in the valley of the Rhône is a roadside monument demarcating the 45th parallel of north latitude, exactly halfway between the North Pole and the Equator, and this convenient geographical attribute was heartily endorsed by the English novelist and critic Ford Madox Ford, who during his travels in the south of France proclaimed: “somewhere between Vienne and Valence the South begins...between Valence and Montélimar...Eden!” Also known as the Provence des Papes or the Haut Vaucluse, the Drôme Provençale occupies the southern third of the Drôme department in the Rhône-Alpes region,
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Our man in Paris
Since 1997 John Lichfield, The Independent’s correspondent in France, has been sending dispatches back to the newspaper in London. More than transient news stories, the popular ‘Our Man in Paris’ series consists of essays on all things French. Sometimes serious, at other times light-hearted, they offer varied vignettes of life in the hexagone and trace the author’s evolving relationship with his adopted country. Many of Lichfield’s themes concern the mysteries of Paris and its people. Who is responsible for the city’s extraordinary plumbing? How can you drive around the Arc de Triomphe and survive? He also ponders the phenomena that intrigue many foreigners, such as the eloquence of the capital’s beggars and the identity of the intimidating but fast disappearing concierge.
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New feature: Recipes & Cookery Books
Discover the new mouth-watering section of our website which gives the final word on many classic French recipes. Over the months we will be introducing not only a whole range of recipes but also reviewing old and new cookery books on French cooking and food to help you enjoy your stay in France even further.
The fluffiest Courgette Soufflé >>
The perfect Boeuf en Croûte >>
Pissaladière, flavour of Nice >>
A sumptous Ile Flottante >>
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Hidden gem in Lot-et-Garonne
The end of a long winding downhill country lane reveals a secluded valley - its sole occupant a charming group of buildings and a swimming pool. The views are idyllic and the atmosphere couldn't be more perfect for a peaceful holiday. Discover the latest addition to our villa collection.
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Have you travelled with us since 2008? Make the most of it and take advantage of our 5% reduction offer on your 2011 holiday.
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