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South of France : tourism in Provence


From Marius to Jeannette, from Pagnol to Nostradamus, all of Provence is here.

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) :
20 hectare property, swimming pool, ping pong, tennis within 6km, golf at Pont Royal 10km away.


South of France : tourism in Provence

Abbaye de Sainte Croix
Route du Val de Cuech - D 16
13300 Salon de Provence
Tél. : +33 (0)4 90 56 24 55
Fax : +33 (0)4 90 56 31 12

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