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  Day 3147 (Monday) 19 th January 2026 This is La Villa Le Roc Fleuri between Nice and Villefranche-sur-Mer and this is Menton.   It was yet another grey day and the journey into Nice on the scooter was very cold. I did my usual 4 hours with Pauline, it’s amazing how quickly the time goes with her. As always here’s What’s happening in France this week. The Local, France. Men in hats... Must be a traditional French festival. AFP PHOTO JEFF PACHOUD (Photo by JEFF PACHOUD / AFP) France’s never-ending Budget debate continues, farmers plan major disruption in Strasbourg, Champions League football returns, and it is a big week for students looking for places at university in September. Monday University applications —  The Parcoursup university application platform opened in December, allowing students planning to enter higher education in 2026 to take a closer look at courses they might be interested in. Registration formally opens on January 19 th , allowing them to start put...
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  Day 3146 (Sunday) 18 th January 2026 This is Menton and this is Saint Tropez.   It was cloudy and horrible again today – what a boring weekend. Here are the rest of the beautiful places in France… The best places to visit in the French Riviera Saint Paul de Vence My favourite fairytale village in France is without a doubt, Saint Paul de Vence. I genuinely think it is the most beautiful place in the south of France. I fell in love with this one when we stayed for 2 days and I understood why it was a trap for artists. We drove from Cannes and parked right in the village since we were  staying there . However, parking within the village is limited if only coming for a day trip. There are car parks just outside the village and then you walk in to explore. The bus 655 from Parc Phoenix in Nice is also a more sensible option. Saint Paul de Vence  is as perfect as fairytale villages go, cobblestone streets, disappearing alleys and charming shops. It is one of the oldest m...
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