Provence is a delightful region of France, dotted by hilltop villages overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Some of the most lush cities are in this region, including Cannes and Nice. It is known for its famous climate, cuisine and rich history (it was once the stomping grounds of the ancient Romans and even the home of the Papacy). Plan your trip to this enticing territory.
Herbs de Provence -Make your own Herbes de Provence and bring home a taste of France. Herbes de Provence is an easy to make mixture using dried herbs and brings a real European taste to barbecued meats.
Barbecue Pork Ribs with French Herbs - Try this Recipe for barbecued pork ribs in a provencale style for your next backyard party. It's easy to bring home a taste of France by cooking with French herbs. Try thesee Barbecued Pork Ribs with French herbs.
Learn how to make a delicious summery salad from Provence in the South of France, with a warm Anchoiade, a classic Provencale dressing and dip. Bring home a taste of Provence from your vacation
Read about the Hotel Le Corbusier in Marseille's Unité d'Habitation, one of Modernism's great landmarks and a must for seniors interested in 20th century architecture. Stay in the Hotel Le Corbusier, designed and planned by architect Le Corbusier, one of the fathers of the Modernist movement.
Find out where to find French Style cowboys and rodeo. Bull games and festivals in Provence
Read about the traditional French cowboys herding the semi-wild bulls and learn about a traditional French game where bulls are the stars and have long well fed lives. This is Rodeo with a French accent
Images of Provence show just how enchanting and alluring this region in the South of France is for visitors. Provence is a blend of mountains and seaside, charming villages and bustling cities, fine cuisine and stunning art. See this picture gallery for images of Provence.
Provence is a mesmerizing land of beaches, mountains, cities, rich history, beautiful art, charming medieval hilltop villages and markets that are dazzling displays of color. Get all the basics on Provence, including the major cities, facts about Provence, how to get around Provence and where to stay in Provence.
This is a wonderfully thorough and helpful tourism site about the entire region of Provence. Find out about events and festivals, lodging, get maps and see details about the biggest cities or the smallest villages. (Hint: this is a great place to start if you KNOW you want to go to Provence, but aren't quite sure where to visit).
This is a guide to the regional specialties of Provence, world-famous for its delectable cuisine. Find lots of recipes and photos of the local cuisine.
The About.com Honeymoons guide shares several pictures from the South of France, most from Provence destinations like Avignon, Arles, Eze and Nice.
This is the tourism site for Avignon, a stunning Provencal city with captivating architecture and a full history. For a period during the Middle Ages, for instance, the Catholic papacy moved from Rome to Avignon.
This is Lonely Planet's great interactive map of Paris. Click on the names of neighborhoods or attractions for descriptions.
The Aix en Provence tourism site, for a town famous for its elaborate fountains and delightful outdoor cafes.
