We have made a selection of web sites on France and Provence in particular. They range from the general to the particular.
General sites on France:
Maison de la France is the official site of the French Government Tourist Office (FGTO) in the US.
The French tourist office site in English.
French Word-A-Day delivers a French word, phrase and quote each weekday direct to you via e-mail. The service is FREE so don't hesitate to sign up!
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Whatever
France means to you, you are sure to find something of interest in The
Write French Life. Whether it is from a tourist point of view, you
find articles, e-books, reports and links on various aspects of France.
For those of you who are considering buying property in France, you find a
wealth of information (pitfalls included).
FRANCE On Your Own : free on-line newsletter for independent travelers to France. To subscribe send an email to publisher@franceonyourown.com
Travel info:
ViaMichelin is the site of the famous guides, with additional help on itineraries, maps and up-to-date information. It won't replace the green or red guides, but nevertheless provides a wealth of information.
Mappy.com: an excellent way to check itineraries or addresses in any town in Europe.
Restaurants:
Le
Berger du Temps is a warm and inviting restaurant in Beaune
(Burgundy). Though not situated in Provence, it is a favorite with
travelers on the way to the South of France, whether from Northern Europe
or Paris. Meals are prepared in the wood-burning ovens.
Sites on Southern France:
Beyond the Riviera is a comprehensive site, full of information on Provence villages and culture. It covers the area away from the touristy coast.
La Garde-Freinet is a charming village in the Var departement. In this official site you find plenty of information, even an extensive list of local, private rentals.
Provence.pagina and Cotedazur.pagina are two Dutch pages chockful of links to web sites on the region.
Provence in 6 by 6 a web site designed to lead you to the ruins, buildings, and sites that are so picturesque when photographed with a medium-format camera.
Property in Provence:
Find property for sale in Provence or, if you're an owner, list it there for free.
News in Print:
Nice Matin (or Var Matin) is the newspaper for the Alpes-Maritimes, Corsica and the Var. Great for checking out the weather.
Le Provencal is the newspaper for the region away from the coast.
Riviera Reporter is the on-line version of a UK magazine that caters to English-speaking expats and others interested in the Riviera region.
Cuisine and Other Specialties:
Le Meilleur du Chef is an excellent site (in French) about the secrets of French cooking, in pictures, text, and video!
Gourmet seeker offers a search engine for recipes.
If you haven't found your recipe yet, you can always check Marmiton.
Read an interview with Patricia Wells, on living and cooking in Provence.
Trains and Planes:
Check out the departure and arrivals at Nice Airport.
The French Railroads have a site (in English) where you can check out routes, schedules, and more.
