Provence Travel Guide
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Fodor's France 2013
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As you approach Provence there's a magical moment when you finally leave the north behind: cypresses and red-tile roofs appear; you hear the screech of cicadas and breathe the scent of wild thyme and lavender. Along the highway, oleanders bloom against a backdrop of austere, sun-filled landscapes, the very same that inspired the Postimpressionists. Yes, you have entered Provence, a totally enchanting place where café-sitting, people-watching, and boutique shopping are a way of life.
Provence Hotels
Accommodations in Provence range from luxurious villas to elegantly converted mas to modest city-center hotels. Reservations are essential for much of the...read more
Provence Restaurants
You'll eat late in the south, rarely before 1 for lunch, usually after 9 for dinner. In summer, shops and museums may shut down, after their am hours, from...read more
Things To Do in Provence
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Provence
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- Hot Deal on a 7 Nt Cruise! Viking River Cruises Fr $2,956 Expedia
- Marseille Savings! Book 3 Nts in Aug Fr $113+/Nt — $113 Expedia
Provence Experiences
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See Vincent Van Gogh's Arles: Ever since the fiery Dutchman immortalized Arles in all its chromatic drama, this town has had a starring role in... Read more
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Provence is market heaven. There are all kinds—foodie, collectibles, antiques, clothing—and there is a (often famous) street market... Read more
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It was the light that drew Vincent van Gogh to Arles. For a man raised under the gray skies of the Netherlands and the gaslight pall of Paris... Read more
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On a Sunday morning in the middle of the high season, l'Isle sur la Sorgue is assuredly the busiest place in France. Idle tourists fill the cafés... Read more
News & Features
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News, Hotels
Gorgeous villa in Provence with a cool, cultural backstory? ... Read more
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Trip Ideas, Trip Ideas
If the scent of olive trees, honey, and flowers is in the air, you've made it to Aix-en-Provence.... Read more
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Hotels, Trip Ideas
We travel for many reasons, not the least of which is to experience a new way of life.... Read more
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