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Explore Provence with us. The opportunities for discovering Provence are endless from Roman ruins to jazz festivals, from bulls in the streets to movies in vineyards our writers share their favourites. We share travel tips and details on “where the locals go” so you can enjoy an authentic Provence experience. The weather in Provence is ideal for being active and enjoying the outdoors – hiking, biking, water-sports and more. Are you planning to create your itinerary? Dig into these articles for road trip ideas and our favourite villages along the way. If it is your first trip to the region, consider hiring a professional guide or joining a tour organised by an experienced small-group tour company.

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Explore · Paula Kane · Stay Fit

Summertime in Provence

August 25, 2016
Contributor blog post by Paula Kane: Blue skies and rosé – this is Provence. Wow. Just wow. This is what summer is supposed to be. ++30 and sun everyday. Isn’t it? At least it’s my idea of summer and I am finally getting it. My first week is always rather frantic with work deadlines and …
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The Cicada (Cigale) of Provence

August 19, 2016
Contributor blog post by Margo Lestz: The Sun Makes Them Sing When the warm days of summer arrive in Provence, the air is filled with the song of the cicadas, or cigales in French. They’re the loudest insects on the planet and their “song” has been measured at up to 120 decibels, which is comparable …
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Enjoying the Water In Provence

August 17, 2016
Finally, it’s hot in Aix, so we were very happy to go to the water this week. We visited the Lac de Quinson which is on the border of the Var and the Alpes de Haute Provence. It’s all part of the waterway which runs from Sainte-Croix to Gréoux-les-Bains. This picturesque lake in Provence is …
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