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  Day 3332 (Thursday) 23 rd July 2026 This is Nice and this is Monaco.   12 beautiful routes for French train holidays this summer Take the train and then backflip into the sea at the Corbieres beach in l'Estaque, Marseille. Photo by Miguel MEDINA / AFP They're better for the planet, they won't be cancelled because of jet fuel shortages and you can take your own wine on board (100ml limits? What are they?) - here are some suggestions for a French train holiday this summer. Trains were already having a bit of a moment as more people ditched flying in favour of an option that is not only better for the environment but also offers a much more comfortable - if slower - passenger experience. But the fuel crisis following the US-Israeli invasion of Iran has thrown the summer flight schedule into doubt as some airlines are already cancelling flights, while Europe may face jet fuel shortages since the end of May. Fortunately, France has a great domestic and international train net...
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  Day 3331 (Wednesday) 22 nd July 2026 This is Petite Afrique in Beaulieu and this is Saint-Paul de-Vence. It was hot and sunny again but there was a lovely breeze blowing so it was quite comfortable. There was a cruise ship in the bay again and when we were walking into town for lunch at Bobby’s we realised that there were a lot of gay men in town. I suggested that the Virgin ship must be a gay cruise and when we sat down for lunch Huw looked it up and it was indeed a gay cruise. We had a very entertaining afternoon watching all the good looking gay men in town. Some were very handsome while others were very questionably dressed wearing very short shorts and cropped T-shirts and a lot of them had Freddie Mercury moustaches. We had a lovely afternoon. Here are the rest of the examples of French food and drinks…  Rosti Rosti is the hash brown's gourmet cousin. It’s a crispy, pan-fried potato cake that's a big deal in Switzerland, especially its Valais region. Made from shredde...
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  Day 3330 (Tuesday) 21 st July 2026 This is Eze Village and this is Antibes.   I found this article about French food and drink, it’s quite long so I’ll post it over two days…  Traditional French food and drink guide Taking a holiday in the French Alps? Great taste is on the menu. It’s a place where the air is as fresh as the morning bread and the cows might as well be on the payroll, given how much they contribute to the local cuisine. Here, the secret to mouth-watering dishes lies in the freshest ingredients, plucked straight from the Haute-Savoie’s mountains, lakes, and river valleys. It’s a haven for scrumptious, farm-fresh meals that promise to charm your taste buds. In a special way that only the French can achieve, turning simple ingredients into amazing dishes. What Are French Traditions For Food? In France, traditional meals often include staples like bread, cheese, and wine, with almost every meal featuring some form of these ingredients. The Classes of F...
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