Tag: history
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Travel back to the Middle Ages in this town just north of Avignon with a large arts and crafts market, costumed entertainers, street combats, puppet shows, wandering minstrels and more, plus taste the nectar of Chateauneuf-du-Pape in its wine cellars. The South of France is bursting with rich culture, punctuated every summer by a host…
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Bastille Day (July 12, 2025) – Enjoy fireworks and fanfare to celebrate the French National Day, observed throughout France! The South of France is bursting with rich culture, punctuated every summer by a host of festivals throughout Provence. If you choose to explore the region consider these river cruise itineraries Colors of Provence or Essence of Burgundy & Provence on…
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Founded in 1947 by Jean Vilar, the Festival d’Avignon is now one of the biggest international theatre events featuring contemporary live performance. For 789years now, the city of Avignon turns into a thriving theatre city. The Festival d’Avignon means 79 years of universal values at the service of the cultural riches in contemporary creation. 79…
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The 2025 Vincy Mass will begin on Friday June 27th and end on Tuesday July 8th, 2025. The two days of carnival are public holidays and will take place on Monday July 7th and Tuesday July 8th, 2025. The carnival starts with J’Ouvert, a pre-dawn celebration that’s a blast! Bands play soca, calypso, and steelpan,…
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Fallas of Valencia The Fallas of Valencia: Festival declared Intangible Heritage of Humanity From the 1st to 19th March, Valencia is overturned by Fallas celebrations, a festivity that combines tradition, satire and art which shouldn’t be missed for anything in the world. Read on to learn where our passion for fire and fun comes from and…
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August 27 2025 at 10:00 am – 1:00 pm La Tomatina stands as Spain’s most renowned festivity and unfolds in Buñol, Valencia, Spain, occurring annually on the final Wednesday of August.For those seeking an unforgettable summer escapade, secure your Tomatina passes today. Moreover, explore an array of accessories to amplify the enjoyment of your day.…
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We know you are excited about this destination, here is a quick activities guide to get you started and don’t forget to join our newsletter. As our son made his way back to school, we began the second phase of our European adventure. We picked up our rental car and hit the road, our next…
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After a good night’s rest, here’s our photo tour of day 2… Planning our route for the day’s exploration! Although we spent the night in Ávila, it makes a lovely day trip from Madrid. We just had to go back to Don Camilo’s, the jamon was SOOOO good! The city of Ávila outside the walls While touring…
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Our Travels – Final Day (at Sea) on the Costa Serena With 25 plus cruises to our record, we’ve developed a routine based on the 7 to 9 day Caribbean cruises that we’ve taken. There’s usually a day at sea at the beginning to explore the ship, detox from the crazy days leading up to the…