How to drink in Provencal sunshine, surf in Biarritz, and ask a French warehouse worker about life.

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Welcome. In James's immortal words quoted on the white board at work: "Paris in July? Too hot, too touristy. No thanks." Yes, we may be snobby for turning down a chance to stay in Paris for a week this summer, but then again, perhaps we may discover a new, equally alluring side to France. We are heading south this July--Southern France that is--for a week in Aix, a week in Biarritz, and a week in charming villages along the way. We will meander through the countryside, satiating ourselves with sunshine, lavendar fields, and a gourmet best spoken of in hushed tones. Join us for the ride--it may not include much of Paris, but we can guarantee it will include a sea breeze and a healthy lack of tourists in fanny packs and tube socks.

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  Independence   Pittsburgh, PA on Jul 4, 2006 0 pictures 2 comments
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  Cedez le Droit   Paris, France on Jul 7, 2006 6 pictures 2 comments
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  Serendipity   Lyon, France on Jul 7, 2006 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Culture and Culture Shock   Aix-en-Provence, France on Jul 7, 2006 9 pictures 1 comment
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  To market, to market we go...   Aix-en-Provence, France on Jul 8, 2006 6 pictures 3 comments
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  At the warehouse   Paris, France on Jul 11, 2006 0 pictures 1 comment
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  French Survival Guide   Aix-en-Provence, France on Jul 12, 2006 0 pictures 1 comment
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  French Survival Guide Part II   Aix-en-Provence, France on Jul 12, 2006 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Wet Feet   Cassis and Les Baux de Provence, France on Jul 13, 2006 8 pictures 2 comments
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  Provence? Bottle it up!   Cotes du Rhone, France on Jul 14, 2006 9 pictures 1 comment
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  Tourist Tracks   Luberon Region, France on Jul 19, 2006 12 pictures 2 comments
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  Mediterranean Must-See   Collioure, France on Jul 20, 2006 14 pictures 1 comment
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  Magical Watson Happenings   Biarritz, France on Jul 20, 2006 0 pictures 0 comments
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  A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (Updated)   Biarritz, France on Jul 22, 2006 8 pictures 2 comments
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  Bullfight in Basque Country   Biarritz, France on Jul 23, 2006 6 pictures 0 comments
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  Private   Chinon in the Loire Valley, France on Jul 24, 2006 7 pictures 1 comment
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  A Bubbly Surprise   Troyes, France on Jul 25, 2006 9 pictures 0 comments
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  Fairy Tale Ending   Joigny, France on Jul 31, 2006 7 pictures 0 comments
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  Edisto Island: Food Worth Leaving France For   Edisto Island, SC on Aug 5, 2006 10 pictures 2 comments