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• A cruise through history on the Canal du Midi [The Guardian]
“Designed as a shortcut between the Atlantic and the Med, today the scenic waterway from Toulouse to Sète is seen as a living ‘work of art’.”
• The French Riviera’s picture-perfect car-free island escape [BBC Travel]
“A brief ferry ride from the glitz of the French Riviera, the Hyères Islands offer an idyllic escape into protected pine forests, unspoilt beaches – and one of France’s most unique communities.”
• The road signs that teach travellers about France (archive) [BBC Travel]
“For more than 50 years, France’s brown motorway signs have done far more than point the way: they’ve sold the country’s history, culture and identity in seconds.”
• Totally Med: exploring Menton, where the French and Italian rivieras meet [The Guardian]
“Feted for its warm winters and famous lemons, the seaside border town has attracted artists and writers from around the world.”
Marseille
• Marseille [The Unplugged Traveler]
“Or: France for beginners.”
