The hilltop villages of Provence are legendary: cobbled streets, colorfully-painted doors and window shutters, plants growing in a tangle of vines all throughout the village. But the Provence region is massive: when you talk about Provence, you’re talking about the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region of France, which could mean anything from Marseille to Cannes to Aix-en-Provence…
Nestled in the beautiful region of Provence, Arles quickly entrances visitors with its timeless charm. The combination of Roman history, delicious cuisine provençale and an endless love for the arts is an exquisite mix found nowhere else. With a myriad of experiences to offer, and a stunning landscape on the edge of the Camargue, Arles…
With every curve in the road, driving Provence offers a panorama of scenic views in a rainbow of colors. From the deep purple of lavender fields to the canary yellow of summer sunflowers to the turquoise waters of its lakes and rivers, Provence is full of natural and man-made wonders. And traversing it by car…
With its natural beauty illuminated by the gentle Mediterranean sun that pours over the coastline in a blaze of vibrant colors, and the iconic lavender fields stretching to the horizon, it’s easy to see why La Provence has long been celebrated and admired for its natural treasures and artistic allure. From the ancient Roman ruins…
Provence is packed with fairy-tale villages… here are six of my favorites, including a few offbeat gems almost no one – even many French – have heard of!
