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"We
had a fantastic time on your tour! Virginia is one of the best tour
guides I have ever had!"
Mona & Elaine (28 May 2011)
Bathe
in the brilliant sunshine and soak up the ambience of the ancient,
limestone villages to create a sense of belonging and relaxation.
The most popular French regional destination for tourists, with
its dry sun-filled summers and mild winters, Provence is located
in the south-eastern France on the Mediterranean, adjacent to Italy.
Dating back to the time of the Celts, Greeks and Romans Provence
is steeped in history. In 1309 the Papacy relocated to Avignon,
the magnificent walled city and you can visit the Papal Palace today.
The end of the French Revolution saw many artisanal industries begin
to flourish, which still exist today. Perfume production in Grasse,
olive oil and textiles in Aix and pottery in Marseilles. Provence
has retained its traditional rural values and cultures whilst enjoying
prosperity since the 19th Century. A pot-pouri of dramatic features
- the majestic Rhone River, dramatic rocky coastline, mountains
and green valleys of limestone soils - large oak trees abound with
lavender, sage, rosemary and thyme growing wild. Experience the
environs of famous writers (F. Scott Fitzgerald, Somerset Maughan
and of course, Peter Mayle) and world-renown artists Cezanne, van
Gogh, Renoir, Matisse, Monet, Picasso and many others. See the locations
of movies A Good Year and Jean de Florette. Taste the local delicacies
- aioli, olives, ratatouille, tapenade, bouillabaisse, fish and
pastis (anise flavoured liqueur) and play a game of boules whilst
sipping a local wine! After exploring Avignon, discover the many
unique villages …Gordes, Menerbes, La Coste, Bonnieux, Oppe de le
Vieux just to name a few. Experience all that is Provence for yourself.
Famous for its fabulously brilliant sunlight it has attracted
Luberon
in Provence
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