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Provence Region of France
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.
Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur – A Guide to the South of France region
Provence-Alpes-Cotes d’Azur – a visitor’s guide to the south of France
Best Mediterranean Beaches from St Tropez to Menton
If you want to find the best beaches in the Mediterranean from Saint-Tropez to Menton follow our guide. The eastern part of the Mediterranean is a glorious stretch of beaches, villa-filled headlands and charming villages.
Juan-les-Pins
Juan-les-Pins - a visitor's guide to the Riviera town Juan-les-Pins on the Cote d'Azur in the South of France region
Herb Mixture to Make - Make Your Own Herbes de Provence
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.
Top Mediterranean Cities in the South of France
Stretching around the French Mediterranean coast, here are the top cities from Perpignan in the far west near the Spanish border, to Nice near the Italian border. Each city has its own very special character. All have old parts to explore, attractions ranging from museums to cathedrals, from festivals to markets, cafes for people watching,...
Good, Cheap Restaurants in Nice
Cheap restaurants in Nice -- Eat like a local at Nice's cheap restaurants
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is a delightful town in the Vaucluse in Provence and a well known haunt for antique hunters. It’s a pretty town, located on the banks of the river Sorgue. There are many hundreds of antique shops here and the Easter and August antiques weekends are well known throughout France.
Art Museums in Nice
A visitor's guide to the top artists museums in and around Nice from Renoir to Chagall, plus suggestions of nearby restaurants.
Cannes Film Festival 2012
The Cannes Film Festival is the world's best known and most influential film festival. Each year, the stars gather in the Mediterranean city to see and be seen. Each year, the Jury looks at a wide selection of international films and selects their winners. Last year The Artist and Midnight in Paris were included in the line-up. Find out which...
Visitor's Guide to Marseille, France
A Visitor's Guide to Marseille in the south of France. France's oldest city has everything from Roman remains to contemporary architecture. Check out this guide to France's second city which is much more than a tourist resort.
Nice for Food Lovers
Nice for Food Lovers. If you're a foodie, Nice on the Mediterranean coast is for you. Here is a guide to market shopping, dining and a great cooking class.
Nice Carnival
The Nice Carnival is one of the oldest carnivals in the world. From thoroughly pagan beginnings, it has become a glorious 12-day party running from mid February to the end of the first week of March. The city of Nice erupts with parades of floats culminating with Mardi Gras on the last day. The biggest winter event on the French Riviera, it now...
Le Saint Paul Hotel on the Cote d'Azur
If you want luxury, but also privacy in the busy summer village of St Paul de Vence on the Cote d'Azur, try Le Saint Paul Hotel. It's tucked away in the pretty medieval village and feels very private. Enjoy the peace of the hotel and the shops, galleries, little cafes, museums and views of this quintessentially south of France hilltop village.
The Mimosa Festival on the French Riviera
The Mimosa Festival on the French Riviera runs from February 18th to 27th, 2011, filling the streets of Mandelieu-La Napoule for one of the south of France's big February events.
Guide to Saint-Tropez in the South of France
Discover what to do, what to see and where to stay in this guide to Saint-Tropez, the Mediterranean resort in the south of France. The former fishing village has attracted the rich, the famous, the curious and the ordinary vacationer since it was discovered in the 19th century, and today is as popular as ever.
Antibes, Provence, South of France Region
Guide to Antibes, Provence - Antibes, South of France Region Guide
Top 6 Things to Do in Antibes -- Antibes Top 6 Things to Do
Top 6 Things to Do in Antibes -- Antibes Top 6 Things to Do
Barbecued Pork Ribs with French Herbs
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.
Summer Salad from Provence - Salade Provencale with Warm Anchoiade
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
Menton Lemon Festival 2011
Menton Lemon Festival is unique, celebrating citrus fruits with huge floats and constructions made up of oranges and lemons, transforming the elegant town into a vast garden.
Marseille's Hotel Le Corbusier - Stay in Le Corbusier's Unité d'Habitation
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.
Where can I find Course Camarguaise and other bull festivals in France?
Find out where to find French Style cowboys and rodeo. Bull games and festivals in Provence
The Cowboys and Bulls of the Camargue -- What a Job for a Cowboy
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 - Provence, France Picture Gallery
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 Alpes Cote d'Azur Region
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.
Provence Web
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).
Provencal Cuisine
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.
South of France in Pictures
The About.com Honeymoons guide shares several pictures from the South of France, most from Provence destinations like Avignon, Arles, Eze and Nice.
Avignon Tourism Office
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.
Interactive Nice Map
This is Lonely Planet's great interactive map of Paris. Click on the names of neighborhoods or attractions for descriptions.
Aix en Provence
The Aix en Provence tourism site, for a town famous for its elaborate fountains and delightful outdoor cafes.