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    THE SOUTH OF FRANCE

    Mar 26, 2020 5 minutes
    Words Lu Heikell

    IN THIS NEW SERIES Do you only have a week to spare? For those of us who are time poor but who want to seize the moment, either on our own boat or on a charter, it is reassuring to know that there are plenty of cruising hubs from where we can enjoy some of the best of the region in only a few days. This new series, A Week Afloat, commissioned by Yachting Monthly and Imray, visits some ideal destinations and suggests a one-week itinerary. Each article, complete with expanded information about cruising each area, will be available as a Pocket Pilot PDF download via Imray’s website or Google Play Books.

    Mention the South of France and it immediately conjures up images of Belle Epoque opulence, palm-lined avenues and elegant

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