​HIGHLIGHTS

 

Arles, World Heritage Site

Although it’s Van Gogh who put this city on the map, we mustn’t forget that it was the Romans who, many centuries ago, turned it into one of their crown jewels.

Markets, artisans and antiques shops

The food markets are one of the region’s most charming attractions. Almost every city and town has one where you can take in the ambiance, colour and the fresh products.

Routes for every taste

After seeing the main cities, you can’t leave Provence without looking for that special route that most appeals to you. There are infinite possibilities thanks to the diverse landscapes and to the charm of its towns and scenery.

Arles, World Heritage Site

Although it’s Van Gogh who put this city on the map, we mustn’t forget that it was the Romans who, many centuries ago, turned it into one of their crown jewels.

Arles is also the capital of good living, and the only city in France with three controlled designations of origin: La Camargue rice, olive oil and bull meat.

Markets, artisans and antiques shops

The food markets are one of the region’s most charming attractions. Almost every city and town has one where you can take in the ambiance, colour and the fresh products.

The antique shops also deserve a special mention. And with good reason, as antique dealers from all over Europe come to this region in search of that special Provence piece that would delight the best decorators in the world.

Routes for every taste

After seeing the main cities, you can’t leave Provence without looking for that special route that most appeals to you. There are infinite possibilities thanks to the diverse landscapes and to the charm of its towns and scenery.

We recommend renting a car and doing some of the most traditional routes, like the various options offered by the fields of lavender. This plant blooms between June and July, and as late as August in some areas.

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WHAT​ TO DO

 

Masterpieces Guggenheim Foundation

Masterpieces Guggenheim Foundation

From 1st May to 29th September

For the first time, around fifty major works from this prestigious collection will be presented in Europe in an itinerant exhibition that began in the Guggenheim Bilbao Museum and now in the Hôtel Caumont-Centre d’Art from Aix-en-Provence.

Corso de la Lavande

Corso de la Lavande

From 2nd to 6th August 2019

Each year, Digne-les-Bains celebrates the lavender festival. Day and night parades, fireworks, folk dances and music. Five days of festivities in honor of this aromatic flower.

Markets of Provence

Markets of Provence

All year

You are going to need a basket on having seen the products of the region: branches of lavender, soaps, cheeses, and as not the vegetables and fruits. Several are the populations with bought outdoors.

​CONNECTIONS AND RELATED DESTINATIONS

Nîmes

Nîmes was born in the 6th century BC. It's a city with centuries of history, architecture, and art. 

​Avignon

At the heart of Provence, Avignon is a medieval city that has preserved a rich religious heritage with scores of churches, chapels, and the famous Palais des Papes.​​

​​Aix-en-Provence

The ancient capital of the historic region of Provence, Aix-en-Provence is a city notorious for the charm of the streets in its old town and its characteristic lifestyle. 

Marseille​

The largest metropolis in the Midi area is located between the Mediterranean Sea and the Estaque mountain range. From the old port to the coves and the historic center of the city, the remains of the ancient Masilia are discovered, amid extraordinary sea landscapes. ​​

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