Like a kid...

Escape to the Sun!

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September 29th 2008
Aix-en-provence is a lovely little town in the South of France, warm and sunny and a wonderful place to get a reprieve from the grey and cold of Paris. It reminded me of a French Chico, smiling people, freinds running into each other on the street, small enough to walk around and see pretty much all Aix has to offer in a day or two. A weekend there was wonderful, and I am very grateful for Laura ... read more

Europe » France » Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur » Aix-en-Provence

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