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Romantic weekend in Port-Cros National Park: diving and hiking

Blog by FBL, Travel agenciesBy Simon Hardy - Founder & director of France By Locals30 April 2026

A romantic weekend on Port-Cros island combining diving in protected waters, hikes through Mediterranean forest, and quiet moments together in a peaceful late-season atmosphere

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Active holidays in Cantal and the Auvergne volcanoes

Blog by FBL, Travel agenciesBy Simon Hardy - Founder & director of France By Locals25 April 2026

Between mountain biking, hiking and gastronomy, Cantal and the Auvergne volcanoes offer the perfect setting for active holidays in the great outdoors, with friends or family

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Pyrenees in winter with family: a few days at a gentle pace

Blog by FBL, Travel agenciesBy Simon Hardy - Founder & director of France By Locals10 April 2026

A few days in the Pyrenees in winter, with family and friends: a gentle rhythm, train travel, simple outdoor activities and local immersion between snow, food and village life

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Slow travel in Aubrac with family: immersion on a preserved plateau

Blog by FBL, Travel agenciesBy Simon Hardy - Founder & director of France By Locals30 March 2026

A family stay in Aubrac, shaped by nature, local encounters, and meaningful experiences. On this preserved plateau, slow travel takes on its full meaning through hiking, gastronomy, and immersion with a passionate local farmer

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Famtour in Provence: Aix and the Luberon filled with encounters, soft adventures and cycling

Blog by FBL, Travel agenciesBy Simon Hardy - Founder & director of France By Locals14 January 2026

An educational tour in Provence means testing the experiences we offer our travelers: gourmet markets, local cooking, e-biking around Sainte-Victoire, Luberon villages and passionate encounters. Here is my recap — a blend of immersion, gentleness and inspiration.

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A winter escape in Oisans: pure nature & Alpine Serenity

Blog by FBL, Travel agenciesBy Simon Hardy - Founder & director of France By Locals1 December 2025

A magical winter stay in Oisans: discover Villard-Reculas, panoramic hikes, dog sledding, Pic Blanc, skiing in Alpe d’Huez, and a warm, comfortable chalet overlooking the mountains

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Lyon: Gateway to Gastronomy and Outdoor Discovery

Blog by FBL, Travel agenciesBy Simon Hardy - Founder & director of France By Locals20 November 2025

For me as a France travel agent, Lyon is more than a destination — it’s a starting point, a living classroom for everything we stand for: local encounters, outdoor exploration, and a rhythm of travel that allows you to truly feel the place you’re in.

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Burgundy & the Morvan: where Slow Travel meets the soul of France

Blog by FBL, Travel agenciesBy Simon Hardy - Founder & director of France By Locals6 November 2025

Explore Burgundy and the Morvan with a France travel agent: a slow travel story of vineyards, craftsmanship, and encounters that reveal the true heart of France.

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