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May 2008

From the Editor
Welcome to the May issue of AMB Cote d'Azur and to two new writers who have joined our list of contributing authors, Carol Hellyer and Ian Callen. With their contributions, we again broaden both the scope and range of articles for you to enjoy.

The month of May brings us not just several bank holidays but also a number of exciting events and festivals. More importantly, the weather has yet to reach the giddy temperatures of summer and everything is still green, lush and brimming with flowers. Th...

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Towns & Villages
With conservation an ever important issue, Ian Callen, a teacher at the Olive Tree Int'l School in Quinson,  explains how a little piece of India came to his remote part of Provence through an online project called ENO.

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Excursion of the Month
Liz Lord seeks out other horizons similar to the Mercantour that offer easy accessibility and stunning unspoilt scenery and takes a weekend break in gorgeous Tuscany.
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Local Festivals
Carol Hellyer describes why Bormes les Mimosas' Pentecostal Fete du Village is her personal favourite annual festival.

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Celebrations of the Heart
Reverend Naylor explains how scratching beneath the surface of the Cote d’Azur can uncover a wealth of creative human and natural resources.
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Cézanne's Studio
Steve Craddock tells us why he found a visit to Paul Cézanne's studio at Chemin Les Lauves in Aix-en-Provence such an unforgettable experience.
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Vive La Difference
Martin Hill explains why he often thinks that, if one replaces the English ‘place’ with a French place, it aptly describes a lot of small French villages.
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Book Review
 
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Crossword No 5
Martin Hills keeps our little grey cells razor sharp with another one of his excellent bilingual cryptic crosswords.
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Next Issue: June 16th
The June issue of AMB will be ready for viewing on Monday June 18th and promises to have some super articles.
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