Michelle Richmar

Based in Edinburgh, Michelle brings a thoughtful and literary voice to her writing. She is interested in the spaces between landmarks, the early morning street, and the small moments that reveal a destination’s character over time.

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Car on a country road passing lavender fields below a stone hilltop village in southern France at sunset.

Southern France Road Trip Guide: Provence to Occitanie

Plan a self-drive adventure across Provence, the Côte d’Azur, Camargue and Occitanie with realistic driving times, tolls, car rental tips and 7–14 day loops.

Sep 6, 2026

View from a Provençal hilltop village terrace over rooftops, vineyards and distant hills in soft afternoon light.

Where to Stay in France: Best Bases for Every Kind of Trip

A practical guide to choosing the best bases in Paris, Provence, the Côte d’Azur, Normandy, Loire, Bordeaux, the Alps and Corsica for every style of trip.

Aug 20, 2026