EuroTrip Tips

Is Cassis the best village in France?

Posted on 15. Apr, 2013 by Marie-Eve Vallieres.

If I were to ask the following question “What makes a village irresistible?”, what would be your answer? Chances are, it would include good food, friendly locals, a beautiful setting and a little je ne sais quoi about the atmosphere.  What more could you want? And as it turns out, when I decided to visit [...]

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J’aime la Provence, a photo essay

Posted on 16. Jan, 2013 by Marie-Eve Vallieres.

I think I may have found a new favorite place in France, guys. It’s Provence. How original, right? I’m only the 450,204th person in the world to say that. But after visiting the vast majority of the country, I can honestly say that Provence has something special about it, that just makes you want to [...]

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The Chateau d’If, France - In Photos

Posted on 19. Nov, 2012 by Marie-Eve Vallieres.

If there’s one thing you must do in Marseille, it’s to get out of Marseille. I wasn’t a big fan of the city, despite its many Marseille hotels that would fit a tight budget. I would consider staying in Marseille only to explore villages and islands around it - not the actual city! One of the [...]

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The Amazing Féria de Nimes

Posted on 15. Oct, 2012 by Marie-Eve Vallieres.

I had a brief stop in Nîmes earlier this year when I got back from Catalunya. Short stop but long enough for me to grab a sandwich and chat with the waitress. “- So what should I come to Nîmes for, if not the train station? - Oh you shoud come back for the Féria [...]

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