Overview
Provence, a region in southeastern France bordering Italy and the Mediterranean Sea, is known for its diverse landscapes, from the Southern Alps and Camargue plains to rolling vineyards, olive groves, pine forests and lavender fields.
Description
For many people, the pastoral landscapes of Provence are a French fantasy come true. Provence seems to sum up everything enviable about the French lifestyle: fantastic food, hilltop villages, legendary wines, bustling markets and a balmy climate. For decades, it's been a hotspot for holidaymakers and second-homers, inspired by the vision of the rustic good life depicted in Peter Mayle's classic 1989 travelogue,
Address
Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
France
URL:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/france/provence-1342435
Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
France
URL:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/france/provence-1342435