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Mediterranean Villas & Lifestyle
Luxury villas, destinations and refined living across the Mediterranean.
Ramatuelle: a medieval village on the Saint-Tropez peninsula
A fortified medieval village at the heart of the Saint-Tropez peninsula, Ramatuelle pairs spiral stone streets and summer festivals with the five kilometres of Pampelonne beach below, home to Club 55, Tahiti Beach, and Epi Plage.
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Le Jardin des Arts - Saint Paul de Vence
Built on the site of James Baldwin's former home in Saint Paul de Vence, Le Jardin des Arts is a luxury residence of 18 apartments set in two hectares of gardens by Jean Mus, with an infinity pool, gym, and sauna, 20 minutes from Nice airport.
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Places to Visit on the French Riviera: Saint-Tropez, Cannes, Antibes, Nice, Menton and Monaco
Five highlights of the French Riviera, from the beaches of Pampelonne and the Croisette in Cannes to the Picasso Museum in Antibes, the museums of Nice, the Menton Lemon Festival and Monaco.
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Porto-Vecchio, Corsica: The Citadel, Palombaggia and Santa Giulia Beaches and the Bavella Pass
A guide to Porto-Vecchio in south-east Corsica, from its Genoese citadel and old town to the beaches of Palombaggia, Santa Giulia and Rondinara, water sports, and inland escapes to the Col de Bavella and Sainte-Lucie-de-Tallano.
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Harbour Island, Bahamas: Pink Sands Beach, Dunmore Town and a Villa for Rent and Sale
Harbour Island, off Eleuthera in the Bahamas, is known for its three-mile Pink Sands Beach and the colonial charm of Dunmore Town. Discover the island and a villa available for rent and for sale.
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Monaco for a Holiday: The Rock, Monte-Carlo and the Jardin Exotique
A short guide to Monaco: the Prince’s Palace and old town on the Rock, the Casino de Monte-Carlo, the Jardin Exotique, and where to stay nearby on the Côte d’Azur.
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Tourrettes-sur-Loup: A Medieval Village of Violets and Artists between Vence and Grasse
Tourrettes-sur-Loup, a fortified medieval village in the hills between Vence and Grasse, 14 km from the sea, known for its violets, its artists’ studios and a history going back almost 3,000 years.
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Saint-Paul-de-Vence: The Perched Village of Artists, its Ramparts and the Fondation Maeght
Saint-Paul-de-Vence, the perched village of the Côte d’Azur hinterland: its 16th-century ramparts, the Rue Grande, Marc Chagall’s grave and the Fondation Maeght.
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Northern Corsica: Bastia, the Biguglia Lagoon, the Calanques de Piana and Girolata
A short guide to the north and west of Corsica: Bastia and its old town, the Biguglia lagoon nature reserve, the UNESCO-listed Calanques de Piana and Gulf of Girolata, and how to get to the island.
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Experience Calvi, The Citadel, the Coast, and the Spirit of Corsica
Calvi pairs a 600-year-old Genoese citadel with long sandy beaches and clear Mediterranean water. Discover the old town, the island's liveliest festivals, how to get there by ferry or plane, and the sea-view holiday rentals that make a stay here easy.
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Discovering Cannes: The Lérins Islands and the City’s Festivals
Discover Cannes beyond the Croisette: the Lérins Islands, with the Fort Royal on Sainte-Marguerite and the monks’ vineyard on Saint-Honorat, and the city’s festivals, from the Film Festival to the Régates Royales.
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Corsica, the Island of Beauty: Coastline, Mountains, the GR20 and Heritage
Corsica, between sea and mountains: around 1,000 km of varied coastline dotted with Genoese towers, water sports, the GR20 trail, Ajaccio and the Musée Fesch, Pisan Romanesque churches and farmhouse dining.
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