Provence is probably the best known region in France outside Paris.
It boasts sunny weather, natural attractions such as Mont Ventoux, the Vaucluse and the Rhone and its produce including wine (naturally), olives, nougat and lavender.
Provence has been home to many renowned artists, and famous towns and cities including Avignon, Arles and Aix en Provence
So much to see
The cottage, in Pernes ls Fontaines, is close to a range of attractions including:
Within half an hour:
Avignon
- Walled city
- Pope’s Palace - once home to the Pope
- Pont d’Avignon bridge
Isle sur la Sorgue
- Built across islands of the Sorgue River
- One of the best markets in France
Gordes
- Much photographed hilltop village
Fontaine de Vaucluse
- Source of the Sorgue river
Orange
- Roman theatre
Mont Ventoux
- As seen during every Tour de France
- topped with limestone, not snow!
Rhone river
Within an hour’s drive:
Aix en Provence
- Beautiful boulevards
- Home of artist Paul Cezanne
Salon de Provence
- Home of Nostradamus
Arles
- Roman arena
- Home of Vincent Van Gogh
Nimes
- Roman colosseum
Montelimar
- World famous nougat
Pont du Gard
- Roman aqueduct
Luberon
- National Park
Just a little further on:
Marseilles
- France’s second largest city
The Camargue
- National park in the Rhone river delta
- Wildlife including horses and flamingos
