Family Vacation in Provence and the French Alps, Episode 279

<p><em>Categories: <a href= "https://joinusinfrance.com/category/destinations/lyon-area/">Lyon Area</a>, <a href= "https://joinusinfrance.com/category/destinations/provence/">Provence</a></em></p> <p>Today’s episode is a trip report with Deepa Seonie about her family vacation in Provence and the French Alps. She came to France with her husband, daughter and son.</p> <h2>Best Destinations in Provence and the French Alps</h2> <p>We talk about Aix-en-Provence, Cassis, the Calanques, Nimes, Pont du Gard, the Haribo candy museum, Sault, Lavender fields, Notre Dame de Sénanques and lots more in Provence. They also went to Annecy, Chamonix, Yvoire, Mer de Glace (and how they wish they had done Aiguille du Midi instead).</p> <p>Deepa talks about three things that haven't come up often on the podcast:</p> <ol> <li>Why you shouldn't pay so much attention to Yelp reviews in France because it doesn't work the same way here.</li> <li>How you can get your VAT tax refunded when you get to the airport to fly home, be sure to follow those steps or it won't work! This discussion starts 42 minutes into the episode.</li> <li>How to find a doctor in France</li> </ol> <p>In general Deepa has great recommendations for restaurants, how to conduct yourself in France, and how you shouldn't pack too much in!</p> <h2>A Few Restaurant Recommendations</h2> <p>To see all her restaurant recommendations go to the Guest Notes page (blue button below).</p> <p>Divan d'Antioche and Chez Charlotte in Aix-en-Provence</p> <p><a href="https://nino-cassis.com/en/home-2/">Nino</a> (for Bouillabaisse) and Le Bonaparte in Cassis</p> <p>Le Lilas Rose, Les Chineurs de la Cuisine, Le Pekin for Chinese, Le Poivrier in Annecy</p> <h2>General Tips for Visiting France</h2> <ul> <li>Always say "bonjour" and "au revoir"</li> <li>Pack your swimming suits!</li> <li>Don't pack too much in a day</li> <li>Every place is unique, take the time to enjoy it</li> <li>Don't paid too much attention to Yelp ratings, some of their best restaurant experiences had few reviews and y