ection of olives, olive oils and truffles as well as offering up a selection of beautiful wines.

Reflecting most of the Mediterranean, the area's chefs focus on fresh foods and spice things up with thyme, oregano, rosemary and fennel.

Popular meats used in cooking include lamb and game, while goat's cheese is also a popular after dinner treat.

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A trip to Provence is never complete without experiencing some of its trendiest seaside resorts including the ever po

If you want to get a true taste of rural historic France then Provence is the place to buy your dream French property.

Whether you decide to buy a retirement home there or simply somewhere to holiday from time to time there is always going to be plenty of new things to see and try.

The stunning region dates back to around 120 BC when it was part of the Provincia Romana and successively different possessions took place as several ancient Germanic peoples including the Visigoths, the Ostrogoths and the Frankish kings all took control.

Provence itself comprises the departments of Alpes de Haute, Var and Bouches du Rhone as well as certain parts of the departments of Vaucluse and Alpes Maritimes and there are dozens of activities designSed to keep locals busy every day of the week.

In Aix en Provence there is an old book market held on the first Sunday of every month while in early April visitors can be entertained at the Tambourin Festival or Festamb.

Over the Easter weekend, bull fights are held in Arles while in mid-May you will see dozens heading to Grasse for the Rose perfume festival.

Another popular event is the Provencal Festival in Avignon which takes place in the first three weeks of July.

Spend more than a Year in Provence

Located on the stunning coast of the south of France, Provence has one of the most exciting and yet relaxing atmospheres in the country.

For those who dream of getting away from it all, the area offers everything from the famous flamingos of the Carmargue to its beautiful coastline.

Those looking for a bit more adventure would do well to rent a villa in Provence and check out the area's ancient fortified towns and villages as well as its popular food and wine.

Also worth a visit is the city of Aix en Provence, which is built over hot springs and was first founded in 122 BC.

Gastronomy in Provence As for the food, Provence is famous for its wide selection of olives, olive oils and truffles as well as offering up a selection of beautiful wines.

Reflecting most of the Mediterranean, the area's chefs focus on fresh foods and spice things up with thyme, oregano, rosemary and fennel.

Popular meats used in cooking include lamb and game, while goat's cheese is also a popular after dinner treat.

The Cote d'Azur

A trip to Provence is never complete without experiencing some of its trendiest seaside resorts including the ever pop

ankish kings all took control.

Provence itself comprises the departments of Alpes de Haute, Var and Bouches du Rhone as well as certain parts of the departments of Vaucluse and Alpes Maritimes and there are dozens of activities designSed to keep locals busy every day of the week.

In Aix en Provence there is an old book market held on the first Sunday of every month while in early April visitors can be entertained at the Tambourin Festival or Festamb.

Over the Easter weekend, bull fights are held in Arles while in mid-May you will see dozens heading to Grasse for the Rose perfume festival.

Another popular event is the Provencal Festival in Avignon which takes place in the first three weeks of July.

Spend more than a Year in Provence

Located on the stunning coast of the south of France, Provence has one of the most exciting and yet relaxing atmospheres in the country.

For those who dream of getting away from it all, the area offers everything from the famous flamingos of the Carmargue to its beautiful coastline.

Those looking for a bit more adventure would do well to rent a villa in Provence and check out the area's ancient fortified towns and villages as well as its popular food and wine.

Also worth a visit is the city of Aix en Provence, which is built over hot springs and was first founded in 122 BC.

Gastronomy in Provence As for the food, Provence is famous for its wide selection of olives, olive oils and truffles as well as offering up a selection of beautiful wines.

Reflecting most of the Mediterranean, the area's chefs focus on fresh foods and spice things up with thyme, oregano, rosemary and fennel.

Popular meats used in cooking include lamb and game, while goat's cheese is also a popular after dinner treat.

The Cote d'Azur

A trip to Provence is never complete without experiencing some of its trendiest seaside resorts including the ever po

Arles while in mid-May you will see dozens heading to Grasse for the Rose perfume festival.

Another popular event is the Provencal Festival in Avignon which takes place in the first three weeks of July.

Spend more than a Year in Provence

Located on the stunning coast of the south of France, Provence has one of the most exciting and yet relaxing atmospheres in the country.

For those who dream of getting away from it all, the area offers everything from the famous flamingos of the Carmargue to its beautiful coastline.

Those looking for a bit more adventure would do well to rent a villa in Provence and check out the area's ancient fortified towns and villages as well as its popular food and wine.

Also worth a visit is the city of Aix en Provence, which is built over hot springs and was first founded in 122 BC.

Gastronomy in Provence As for the food, Provence is famous for its wide selection of olives, olive oils and truffles as well as offering up a selection of beautiful wines.

Reflecting most of the Mediterranean, the area's chefs focus on fresh foods and spice things up with thyme, oregano, rosemary and fennel.

Popular meats used in cooking include lamb and game, while goat's cheese is also a popular after dinner treat.

The Cote d'Azur

A trip to Provence is never complete without experiencing some of its trendiest seaside resorts including the ever po

f the Carmargue to its beautiful coastline.

Those looking for a bit more adventure would do well to rent a villa in Provence and check out the area's ancient fortified towns and villages as well as its popular food and wine.

Also worth a visit is the city of Aix en Provence, which is built over hot springs and was first founded in 122 BC.

Gastronomy in Provence As for the food, Provence is famous for its wide selection of olives, olive oils and truffles as well as offering up a selection of beautiful wines.

Reflecting most of the Mediterranean, the area's chefs focus on fresh foods and spice things up with thyme, oregano, rosemary and fennel.

Popular meats used in cooking include lamb and game, while goat's cheese is also a popular after dinner treat.

The Cote d'Azur

A trip to Provence is never complete without experiencing some of its trendiest seaside resorts including the ever po

ection of olives, olive oils and truffles as well as offering up a selection of beautiful wines.

Reflecting most of the Mediterranean, the area's chefs focus on fresh foods and spice things up with thyme, oregano, rosemary and fennel.

Popular meats used in cooking include lamb and game, while goat's cheese is also a popular after dinner treat.

The Cote d'Azur

A trip to Provence is never complete without experiencing some of its trendiest seaside resorts including the ever popular St Tropez and of course, Cannes.

St Tropez is famous both for the presence of the rich and famous and the stunning yachts which are moored in the harbour all year around. Each year, in early October, a regatta is also held in the bay.

Also pulling in the crowds each year is the Cannes Film Festival which is held in May and sees celebrities from across the world pour into the seaside town.