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Major
City: Marseille, Avignon, Arles, Gordes
Sunny, bright
region of mountains and coastline from Marseille north to the
Alps.
Quaint hilltop
cities & fashion-able, lively towns, cooking classes, and great B
& Bs.
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Pont Du Gard, Provence-todays children en-joying
the legacy of ancient Roman builders |
Medieval
fortress, Roman ruins, festivals
Fields of
flowers and lavender inspired the Artists whose works are world
renowned.
Description
Nancyhelen
and I have spent many a year exploring Provence for you. Ideally
situated between the Mediterranean coastline and the
Alps, the region is
geographically diverse with a wide variety of attractions and
activities.
Still
warm in October and November consider a fall excursion or book now
for next spring.
Explore ancient Roman ruins, medieval fortresses and charming
hilltop provençal villages. Hike the Grand Canyon du Verdon and/or
explore the old port of Marcs. Take the family for rides on the
famous white horses in the Camargue or simply take a picnic basket
for a day in the countryside.
The valleys are carpeted with lavender and the fields are filled
with the sunflowers and olive trees that Van Gogh loved to
paint. We delight in sharing this Region and have found you
great B and B's well within most budgets as well as many fine
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Young clients at the Senanque
Abbaye in Provence
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- France's
oldest city, Marseille, is a
bustling port with a lively local atmosphere.
- Avignon,
once the Papal residence, is now a cheerful town of cafés, art
galleries and fashionable shops.
- Aix-en-Provence, a
university town filled with students, offers tree shaded streets
and 17th century mansions, In the SE corner of Provence the
harbor town of St. Tropez is long famous for glamour, beauty and
sandy beaches.
Happiness is sharing a
meal at Marilyn and Claude's table in the Luburon
Voted best
buy in France by our clients for the past 4 years.
Let the
Fischers find you the perfect house, apartment, B and B, gite or
hotel for your stay in Provence. As you plan you might enjoy this
link to the Lavander museum www.museedelalavande.com
Cuisine
The
Cuisine of Provence emphasizes herbs, garlic and vegetables along
with fish and meat dishes.
Bouillabaisse
is a popular fish soup served with a mayonnaise garlic sauce known
as aïoli.
The Côtes de
Provence wine region is known for its dry, fruity rosé wines:
Bandol, Bellet, Palette, Cassis. Red wines include Côtes du Rhône,
Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Gigonoles.
Enjoy
Provence and Alpes du Sud this year.
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Places
of Interest
Aix-en Provence Wonderful
B and B's as well as camping and hotels.
Old town: 17th and 18th century character, Cours Mirabeau, St.
Sauveur Cathedral, Fountain of the Nine Cannons and Thermal Water,
Museum of Tapestry, Paul Cézanne Museum
and entrance to best Cote de Provence
Red Wine Trail. Apt
Typical
Provencal town in the Lubourn Mts, Wonderful Saturday Market, Church
of St. Anne and many home rentals.
Arles Roman capital and major
medieval religious center (the Cloister and the doorway of
St. Trophime), Montmajour Abbey, Réattu Museum, Constantin Palace,
Antique theater, Pagan Art Museum, Christian Art Museum
and Van Gogh residence. Excellent
cooking school.Avignon Ramparts,
old city, Papal Palace, old palace, Calvet Museum.
July Festival. Les Baux de Provence Hilltop
city, the Cathédral d'Images
and many biking and hiking
trails.
Briançon Highest
town in Europe, Ville Haute old town has changed very little since
Vauban surrounded by ramparts
La
Camarque Region
famous for white horses, Provencial cowboys and Gypsy sites and
festivals - best to avoid in July-August.
Carpentras St.
Siffrein cathedral, Regional Provençal Museum, 15th Century
synagogue
Cassis
Small fishing port
with dynamic cliffs and sea- nice day trip from Marseilla
Digne-les-Bains A
stop on the Route Napoleon – High
mountains and valleys- great restful and remote vacation stopDraguignan Old
town and museum, allied military cemetery
Forcalquier Cordeliers
convent, the Cathedral Church of Notre Dame, old town -
great place to paint
Fontvieille
Alphonse Daudet Square, Provençal
antiques and great place to eat and stay for a week as a base
Gordes Near this village built
above the Vaucluse plateau, we have found a wonderful $80.00 with
dinner B and B with an English speaking hostess.
Also lodgings from 80 to 350 a
night. Lavender fields and an art colony close by.
Manosque Home
of the writer Jean Giono, church of Saint Sauveur, Notre Dame de
Romigier
Marseille Oldest
city in France with its Greek, Roman and Christian heritage. Sights
includes the ancient port, Canebiére, Saint Victor Basilica,
Marseille Museum and the Fine Arts Museum.
Excellent French Hotel in old Port
area and best seafood in France.
Mont Ventoux Wonder
to behold, several climatic changes as you bike, drive or climb
toward the summit.
We suggest a week each in
southern and northern Provence if possible.
Orange
Roman city with
major arena and ruins, gateway to the Midi, Colline, St. Eutrope
– Good day trip from Valance,
Montelimar or Vaison.
Saint-Rémy
de
Provence
Arc of Triumph, Van Gogh's
convalescent home. Summer dance and music festivals abound.
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer Ornithological
Park
Tarascon
Made famous by the
poet Alphonse Daudet, Tartarin apple pie, and fabrics. 13th
century castle of King René, 10th century St. Marthe Church,
Tartarin's house
Toulon
Beautiful harbor
but military controls most of area and very industrialized.
Vaison la
Romaine Roman
city, the French Pompei fully restored - major city in the wine and
olive oil region but still a small town to explore.
We
are pleased to share some highlights of cities from www.francetourism.com.
You will also find us on their site under Washington State.
Enjoy
Provence, Alpes du Sud this year.
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