Tag: island

French Destinations, French Islands, Port Cros

kif-kif! + list of Arabic words you will hear when in France

The island of Port-Cros, where those who love nature roam…. This protected site, off the coast of Hyères, is a protected paradise. Put this one on your bucket list — unless you suffer from island fever or prefer to lick windows ("shop", that is) when on vacation. Only one boutique on this island–and it sells foutas. Read on. Provence Villa Rental Luberon luxury home; 4 bedrooms, … Continue reading kif-kif! + list of Arabic words you will hear when in France

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France City Guide, French Islands, Mr Sacks, Porquerolles

What to do on Porquerolles Island? Que faire sur l’île de Porquerolles?

Jean-Marc and I stole away to Porquerolles island recently. Because it was play and not work, I didn't pay a lot of attention to detail or think about what could be shared in another France city guide. This is where you come in. If you have been to Porquerolles, or have researched it while planning a future trip on the southern French island, please share with … Continue reading What to do on Porquerolles Island? Que faire sur l’île de Porquerolles?

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Porquerolles

tergiverser + pictures of the French island of Porquerolles

The island of Porquerolles is only a 15-minute ferry ride from coast (near Giens and Hyères). More, in today's story column. tergiverser (tehr-zhee-vehr-say)     : to hem and haw, to dither Also: to delay, to procrastinate, to put off, to dally, to shilly-shally or dawdle or linger or tarry… Audio File: Listen to Jean-Marc pronounce tergiverser and the example sentence, below: Download MP3 or Wav file Lorsque … Continue reading tergiverser + pictures of the French island of Porquerolles

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