The peninsula of St. Tropez: between vines to terminate its picturesque villages on rocks to: Ramatuelle, geraniums decorated the village perché waiting on his hill, Gassin bears the honorary title of one of the most beautiful villages in France. Beach kidnap names in dream worlds: Plage de Tahiti, Plage de Pampelonne. Ferrari red and white boats displaced in St-Tropez look at the reality which is really just a fishing village on the Cote d'Azur.
Avignon and culture have been closely intertwined since before the 14th century, and the arrival of the Papacy and the thriving artistic activity which surrounded the pontifical court added to its renown. The beauty of the medieval past in Avignon never ceases to delight. The ramparts, the magnificent Palace of the Popes, the sea of red-tiled roofs, clock-towers and steeples, and of course the graceful Pont d’Avignon create a magical setting. Though its architectural treasures are a source of pride, Avignon does not bask in its past glory. Culture remains dynamic and forward-looking, with the international theatre festival each summer, the rich and varied museums, the most permanent theatre companies of any city in the provinces, the Lambert foundation for contemporary art, and many other offerings. The Mediterranean TGV adds to the quality of life, facilitating travel to the major capitals in record time.
