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Apr 22, 2013 | 3:55 pm

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BigLar

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Originally Posted by menton1

I love La Turbie, high above the Med, great old Roman ruins, quaint center. But most folks don't consider this "Provence". This is the Riviera, a whole different feel and style from Provence, usually referring to the departements of Vaucluse and Var.

Yep, I knew that. Which is why I said...

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Originally Posted by BigLar

We rented a villa in 2011, a bit to the east of where you're looking (Nice-Menton area).

And, he was open to other suggestions.

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Originally Posted by stevens397

I would also appreciate guidance of what city or cities we should consider as our base.

Everybody who's read Peter Mayle thinks Provence is the only place worth visiting in southern France.

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