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  Day 3117 (Saturday) 20 th December 2025  This is Castle Hill in Nice and this is the Prom in Nice. This Urban Race is on tonight and hopefully there will be lots of photos on Facebook tomorrow, here’s what we know so far…by the way, this photo was taken on Rue Obscure, which is below our flat so we’ll have a great view. Save the date: the Villefranche-sur-Mer night-time Urban Trail is back. The must-see sporting event of the end of the year is fast approaching: the Trail de la Mounta Cala returns to Villefranche-sur-Mer for an edition full of slopes, descents... and celebrations. On Saturday 20 December 2025 from 5pm, the town will be lit up to welcome this night-time urban race in a magical setting, between the sea and the cobbled streets.   Three formats, for all audiences: - A 5 km walk starting at 5 p.m., open to all, to enjoy the scenery and winter atmosphere. - An adult race of approximately 10 km at 6 p.m., through the illuminated streets of Villefranche, accessi...
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  Day 3116 (Friday) 19 th December 2025 This is the Hotel Negresco on the Prom in Nice and this is Castel beach in Nice. 10 food and drink treats to sample at French Christmas markets A vendor serves hot wine on the first day of the Christmas market in Strasbourg, eastern France, on November 27, 2024. (Photo by Abdesslam MIRDASS / AFP) It's Christmas market season, and as well as shopping for gifts French Christmas markets also offer a great opportunity to try regional and seasonal food and drink. Most French Christmas markets serve the classic festive treats, but many also make an effort to showcase the local specialities of their region - in fact the Strasbourg Christmas market has even  passed a decree  banning the sale of Champagne in favour of the local sparkling white wine  crémant d'Alsace . So markets are a good place to seek out local specialities and try something new. Obviously the exact products will vary depending on where you are, but here are some of o...
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  Day 3115 (Thursday) 18 th December 2025 This is Saint Tropez And this is Eze Village.   It was another lovely sunny day but the wind was very cold. These are the last of the Best Things to Do in France…  40. Hike the Volcanoes of Auvergne Auvergne, in the Massif Central, is one of the most beautiful things to see in France, a land of 450 dormant volcanoes spread in the Chaîne des Puys, Monts Dore, Artense, Cézallier, and Monts du Cantal. The Volcanoes of Auvergne are a paradise for hikers, with long and short trails that suit all levels. The Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park is the largest French regional natural park, home to the famous  Puy-de-Dome  and other stunning volcanos. It has unique landscapes but also a beautiful heritage built with volcanic stones and remarkable biodiversity. The city of Clermont Ferrand is a good base to explore the Volcanoes of Auvergne. From here, you can do many fun activities li...
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