Provence is the sunny southeast corner of France, between the Mediterranean, the Alps, and Italy. It’s a rural region rich in history: Marvels of Roman civil engineering stand alongside medieval stone villages and ornate 18th century mansions, all surrounded by serene vineyards and olive groves.
I’ve built these pages around seven cities from which it’s easy to
explore the diversity of Provence. Click on a picture or text link to
select an individual area. Or visit the pages in sequence as a “virtual
tour” starting here. And do have a look at
Some Words About Provence for a bit of
background, impressions, and travel advice.
|
Provence
Some Words of Introduction
< Larger version of picture |
|
Avignon:
Popes, Castles, and That Famous Bridge
< Larger version of picture |
|
|
Aix-en-Provence:
Fountains, thermal springs,
Cézanne’s Montagne Saint Victoire, and Picasso’s Vauvenargues
< Larger version of picture |
|
|
Orange:
A Roman Theater and the Scenic Dentelles de Montmirail
< Larger version of picture |
|
|