Travel Reference
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MARSEILLE
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Marseille (
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has long been working on its renaissance, what with the re-de-
velopment of its port and the preparations for its 2013 reign as European Capital of
Culture. Numerous attractions have benefited from a facelift, the sensational Fonds Re-
gional d'Art Contemporain has opened, and the city generally seems to ooze culture.
MUSÉE D'ART CLASSIQUE DE MOUGINS
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This outstanding collection juxtaposes antique artefacts and world-class modern art
and illustrates in an artistic tour de force just how much ancient civilisations have in-
spired artists over the ages. (
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LES JARDINS DU MIP, MOUANS-SARTOUX
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Pick, rub and smell your way around these fragrant gardens. Run by the outstanding
Musée International de la Parfumerie in Grasse, they showcase the most common
plants used in perfumery. (
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MUSÉE JEAN COCTEAU COLLECTION SÉVERIN
WUNDERMAN
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It's about time a museum dedicated itself to the genius of Jean Cocteau: from draw-
ings to films, find out more about the artist and his legacy at this excellent museum in
Menton. (
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SEA SENS, CANNES
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It's not that Cannes lacked good restaurants, but the Sea Sens has found a niche in a
town of stars: sensational fusion food, great views, and remarkably good-value prices.
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PALAIS DES PAPES INTERACTIVE AUDIOGUIDE
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Avignon's star attraction has embraced 21st-century technology by adopting interact-
ive PDA-style audioguides showing you how the palace's rooms used to be decorated.
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