Those interested in history and culture will be spoiled for choice, as the variety of sites in provence (South of France) is impressive. Located in a radius of no more than an hour's drive, we will cite just the principal ones :
- Arles : Roman capital, important religious center in the Middle Ages, the arean, the Roman theater, the St. Trophime cloisters.
- Baux de Provence : the 13th century castle ruins, the village, the Cathedral of Images.
- Saint Remy de Provence : the Glanum, Roman site dating from 200 BC.
- Avignon : the Popes' Palace, the city walls, the Rocher des Doms.
- Aix en Provence : former capital of Provence, the city of 100 fountains, wandering the streets bordered with former 17th and 18th century residences.
- Marseille : 26 centuries of history, the first of the big French cities, Notre Dame de la Garde, the Chateau d'If.
- Salon de Provence : former olive oil and soap industries. Seat of the Flying School, House of Nostradamus.
For those who love promenades, the small villages with doll-like houses, nature, the flora and fauna, Provence (South of France) remains a marvelous place for jaunts :
- The Camargue : Protected National Park, salt marshes, habitats for unique bird species, the White Camargue horses.
- The Alpilles : Saint-Remy de Provence, Eygalieres.
- The Luberon : Lourmarin, Bonnieux, Gordes, Roussillon, Isle sur la Sorgue...
- The Calanques : rocky cliffs and small inlets on the Mediterranean, the cottages...
And to just mention some of the famous "rendez-vous" of summer : Music festival in Aix en Provence, Lyrical festival of Orange, Piano festival of the Roque d'Antheron, the bullfights in Nimes...
Main accessible activities in Provence (South of France) :
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