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50 best ... spots in the south of France

There are so many ways to enjoy a break in France's sunny southern region – cast off your shirt on the Riviera sands (or lose it in one of the casinos), sip your way around its lush vineyards, graze at fine village food markets or marvel at the Roman remains. Cathy Packe's got it all uncovered...

Saturday 30 June 2001 00:00 BST
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Best food and drink
Le Louis XV, Monte Carlo
Les Deux Garcons, Aix-En-Provence
Chateauneuf-Du-Pape
Le Marmiton Cookery School, Avignon
The Markets of Provence
Mas De Sainte Berthe, Les Baux De Provence
Old Port, Marseille
The Corner Cupboard Inn, Gloucestershire
Perrier Source
Best historic sites
Roman Theatre, OrangePont Du GardGlanum, Saint-Rémy-De-ProvenceGrand Canyon Du VerdonThe Arena, NimesExcavations, Vaison-La-RomaineFréjusTriumphal Arch, Cavaillon
Best places to stay
L'Oustau De Baumaniere
Mas Djoliba, Antibes
Chateau De La Chevre D'Or, Eze
La Bastide De Gordes, Gordes
La Bastide De Moustiers, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
The Negresco, Nice
Hotel D'Europe, Avignon
Hotel Des Augustins, Aix-En-Provence
Best resortsNiceAntibesMentonCassisIles De LérinsSt TropezHyeresCannes
Best scenery
The Camargue
Chemin De Fer De Provence
Luberon National Park
Alpilles
Musee D'Arles Antique, Arles
Mont Ventoux
Corniches De La Riviera
Baie Des Anges
Mont Sainte-Victoire
Best villagesLes Baux De ProvenceGordesRoussillonAigues-MortesFontaine De VaucluseL'Isle Sur La SorgueGrasseBiotNB

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