One week in Provence between Nice and Avignon Hi, I’m planning on having a one week long solo trip in the south of France in July. I am not gonna be able to rent a car, so I will rely solely on public transportation and tours. I am planning on having a chilled down vacation, just enjoying nature, villages, food and good weather. I’m really keen on hiking through the Ocre trail (which I sup…

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