Where Is Provence
  • Agricultural Land
The one time Province of Rome  is mainly
agricultural land dedicated to the growing of
lavender, cherries, apricots, and melons in the north
and grapes and olives in the south.  Rice and salt
production are favored in the flat land of the
Camargue on the Rhone River Delta.
  • Provence Cuisine
The farms of Provence have produced a regional
cuisine that has much to do with the available
produce in season.   
The farmers of Provence work the land and cherish
their traditions.  Many of the villages hold festivals
based on the spring planting and fall harvest.  
Festivals include ancient music, dance,
horsemanship, bull fighting and traditional Provence
meals based on olives, rice, grape and roasted
lamb.
  • Provence History
Provence is bordered on the west by the Rhone
River, on the east by the border of Italy.  The region
was inhabited in Neolithic times when settlers built
rock tombs and cave shelters.  
Later, nomadic shepherds built corbel vaulted
beehive-like structures of stone called bories with
an estimated 3000 still standing  around Gordes
and in the valley below the village of Saignon.
The river attracted Celtic tribes and Italian Ligurians
who inhabited Provence before the Greek (600 BC)
and later Roman settlers (200 BC) entered the river
and built permanent dwellings of stone along its
course.
  • Roman Ruins
From the first century BC to the third century AD, the
Romans built  extensively throughout Provence and
many of their structures still stand.
  • Regions, Departments
The regions of Provence are called
departments and include Hautes Alpes, Alpes
de Haute Provence, Alpes Maritimes,
Bouches du Rhone, Var, and Vaucluse.

If you are planning to rent a vacation house or
apartment in Provence, start a search with  
the region you desire and your price range.
Some villages are more expensive than
others but the area is well served by good
roads so that you can base in one place and
reach many villages and walled cities in an
hours drive.
Aix-en-Provence church organ
A Villa or Vacation
rental at the foot of a
walled city in
Provence could
accommodate up to
15  or more and give
good access to
recreation, culture,
shopping
Saignon  on the hilltop
overlooking Apt is in
the middle of
Provence's lavender
country east of Avignon.
A limited menu family run  
mom and pop style
restaurant in the Village
of Apt, Provence,  La
Manade on Rue Rene
Cassin should not be
missed
Avignon Provence and its Palace of the Popes
(pictured) is a good base for a South of France
vacation and day trips to Apt, Gordes, and
Saignon, villages noted for lavender production
Where Is Provence, The South Of France
Provence, The South of France
  • Region of Provence
The southeastern region of France from Montelimar to the
Mediterranean, from Nice to the Saintes Maries de la
Mere on the Rhone River Delta is called Provence.  
Marseilles is one of the principle cities of Provence and
offers an international airport.  Marseilles is located 483
miles south of Paris, three hours by TGV Train.

This region is noted for Roman ruins, medieval walled
cities, wine and olive production, and low-fat  cuisine
based on olive oil and local herbs such as thyme.  
Provence also offers great hiking, biking, and  Kayaking.
France  Exchange Rates; prices for rentals
might list in Euros or the British Pound.
Restaurants to write home about:
In Mouries    the Valon de Gayet,          in Apt,  La  Manade,          in Avignon,  La Fourchette.
Do You need an International Driving Permit to
Drive in Europe.
In France and Italy you can rent a car and do not need to
show an International Permit, only your drivers license    
Italian law, however,  requires that.....  See Article
No Passing for
commercial
vehicles
No Passing
zone ends
Rotary
with yield to
traffic in
rotary
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Speed limits will be clearly marked and the Rotary will be a welcome site with its directions to various
towns.  Gassing up is similar to US with credit card and automatic shut-off at modern pumps. Car rental are
available in all large cities and at many TGV Train Stations.
Information for those renting a vehicle in Provence
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Camargue Provence cotttage
Provence is in the South Of France, a region, rich in
Roman ruins, medieval walled cities, and famed for its
low-fat cuisine. Provence also offers great hiking,
biking, and kayaking. High speed rail, good roads, and
international flights serve Provence.
Provence is in the South of France where you find the City of Avignon and the Palace of the Popes
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