The area of Provence has long since been associated with luxury, laid-back living and of course, beautiful beaches. The Romans flocked to Provence centuries ago to enjoy the scenic coastlines, rolling hills and greenery; and since then, the steady influx of people visiting the area has never really ceased. Indeed, […]
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The Alpes-de-Haute-Provence Population 144;809; area: 6925 km² This is a departement is well know for its fields of lavender and its protected natural sites. To the north of the departement stand high mountains which form the valley of Ubaye near Barcelonnette. West of Haut Verdon is the Val d’Allos. To […]
The Vaucluse Population: 499,695 Area 3,450 km² Within Provence: Vaucluse is surrounded by: To west: the valley of the Rhône, which provides water for this land of fruit vegetables and reputed vinyards. To north : the Drome, the Pope’s Enclave just above Vaison la Romaine To east: the Mount Ventoux, near […]
Discover Tarascon Situated on the banks of the Rhone at the crossroads that goes to Avignon, Camargue and Luberon, Tarascon has a legend and has inspired several stories from Alphonse Daudet. You will discover the chateau Rene, one of the most beautiful medieval castles in France, picturesque streets, one being the […]
Old St Remy de Provence Situated in the heart of the Alpilles, Saint Rémy is one of the “must-sees” in Provence; it’s the oldest archaeological sites in Europe. You will stroll in the ancient streets lined with old fountains, and then discover picturesque restaurants and elegant boutiques, old fountains, beautifully […]
Saint Paul Lez Durance Saint Paul lez Durance and its neighbour Vinon sur Verdon are the only two communes of the Provence and Cote d’Azur (PACA) region to have 4 adjoining Departments on their territory! In the past, Saint Paul was a port. The country-side is wonderful, you can make […]
The Beauty of Les Baux de Provence The village of the Baux de Provence is situated in the heart of the Alpilles on a rocky plateau of 245m high. A panoramic view of Arles, the Camargue and the Alpilles can be seen from it. This immense and superb stone fortress […]
Elegant Cassis This charming seaside resort is snuggled at the foot of a tallest Europe cliff called Cap Canaille. Cassis is a wonderful place with a picturesque fishing port lined with cafes and restaurants. The city around the port offers elegant villages’ houses in the old quarters, and villas on […]
Arles Arles is situated on the banks of the Rhone River. Not far from Arles, you will discover the arid plains of Crau, the Alpilles and the famous Camargue, land of the Gypsies and the bulls’ herds “guardians”, with typical old houses in the “manades”. Today the “ferias” or bull […]
Inspired Aix-en-Provence Situated near the magnificent Montagne Ste Victoire (which rises to 1,011m), you will find here a countryside full of authentic Provencal houses and traditional French style gardens. Aix was the capital of Provence in the 15th century, you can see noble Provence residences of the17th and 18th centuries, […]