Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe
Arles is a city and commune in the south of France, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, of which it is a subprefecture, in the former province of Provence. A large part of the Camargue is located on the territory of the commune, making it the largest commune in Metropolitan France in terms of territory. The city has a long history, and was of considerable importance in the Roman province of Gallia Narbonensis. The Roman and Romanesque Monuments of Arles were listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1981. The Dutch post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh lived in Arles from 1888 to 1889 and produced over 300 paintings and drawings during his time there. An international photography festival has been held in the city since 1970. The river Rhône forks into two branches just upstream of Arles, forming the Camargue delta. Because the Camargue is for a large part administratively part of Arles, the commune as a whole is the largest commune in Metropolitan France in terms of territory, although its population is only slightly more than 50,000. Its area is 758.93 km2 (293.02 sq mi), which is more than seven times the area of Paris.
Camargue, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France [HD] (videoturysta.eu)
[EN] Camargue: an amazing nature and wildlife area located in the Rhone delta distinguished by flat marsh landscape with pink flamingos, black bulls and white horses. This place is one of a kind - you cannot find something like this in another European country.
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[FR] Camargue: une zone de faune étonnante situé dans le delta du Rhône. Il se distingue par plat paysage de marais avec des flamants roses, taureaux noirs et chevaux blancs. Cet endroit est unique en son genre - vous ne pouvez pas trouver quelque chose de ce genre dans un autre pays européen.
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[PL] Camargue to zachwycający naturalny obszar przyrodniczy położony w delcie Rodanu. Wyróżnia się on płaskim, bagiennym krajobrazem zasiedlonym mnóstwem różowych flamingów, czarnych byków i białych koni. To miejsce jedyne w swoim rodzaju - nie można znaleźć czegoś podobnego w żadnym innym kraju europejskim.
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Top 10 Must See Places in France's Provence & Cote d'Azur
Top 10 Must See Places in Provence & Cote d'Azur according to DK (France)
10. Casino de Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo is situated on a prominent escarpment at the base of the Maritime Alps along the French Riviera. Near the western end of the quarter is the world-famous Place du Casino, the gambling center which has made Monte Carlo an international byword for the extravagant display and reckless dispersal of wealth.
9. Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque
Sénanque Abbey is a Cistercian abbey near the village of Gordes in the département of the Vaucluse in Provence. It was founded in 1148 under the patronage of Alfant, bishop of Cavaillon, and Ramon Berenguer II, Count of Barcelona, Count of Provence, by Cistercian monks who came from Mazan Abbey in the Ardèche. Temporary huts housed the first community of impoverished monks.
8. Vaison-la-Romaine
Vaison-la-Romaine (Latin: Vasio Vocontiorum) is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France. The historic section is in two parts, the Colline du Château on a height on one side of the Ouvèze, the upper city and on the opposite bank, the lower city centered on the Colline de la Villasse.
7. The Camargue
The Camargue is the region located south of Arles, France, between the Mediterranean Sea and the two arms of the Rhône River delta. The eastern arm is called the Grand Rhône; the western one is the Petit Rhône.
6. St-Tropez
Saint-Tropez is a town in the French Riviera. Made famous by Brigitte Bardot, it has for long has been a hot destination for the rich and famous. But the town has plenty for everyone. The village itself is easily walked and enjoyed. The waterfront is crowded with cafes and shops with elite offerings. A block or two inland, through narrow streets and alleys, you'll find fewer stores and cafes, quaint and interesting studios, homes and a few historical structures.
5. Vieux Nice
Nice is a large city in France on the French Riviera. It's a popular destination for vacationers both young and old, with something to offer nearly everyone. It is well known for the beautiful view on the Promenade des Anglais, its famous waterfront, and is an ethnically diverse port city. The old town (Vieux Nice) beneath the hill is a maze of streets and alleys, with many picturesque houses, boutiques and home to the daily flower and fruit market of the Cours Saleya.
4. Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence is a small, classically Provençal town, famous for being home to Cézanne; the addition of the TGV (high-speed train) station has brought lots of vacationers from the north, and Aix has turned into a shopping town with high variety and representation considering its small size.
3. Roman Arles
Remote, uneventful, but definitely no waste of time, Arles is absolutely steeped in Provençal culture. The museums are small, but have some interested artifacts. Unfortunately there are no Van Goghs to be found in the city, despite the fact that his residence in Arles was his most productive. Chico Bouchiki, co-founder of the gypsy kings, as well as the rest of the band, is from Arles. Take a lazy stroll along the Rhône, dip into a café and continue strolling.
2. Grand Canyon du Verdon
The Verdon Gorge (in French: Gorges du Verdon or Grand canyon du Verdon), in south-eastern France (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence), is a river canyon that is often considered to be one of Europe's most beautiful. It is about 25 kilometres long and up to 700 metres deep. The most impressive part lies between the towns of Castellane and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, where the river has cut a ravine to a depth of 700 metres through the limestone mass.
1. Palais des Papes
The Palais des Papes (Papal palace) is a historical palace in Avignon, southern France, one of the largest and most important medieval Gothic buildings in Europe. One time fortress and palace, the papal residence was the seat of Western Christianity during the 14th century.
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Rhône, Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe
The Rhône is one of the major rivers of Europe and has twice the average discharge of the Loire, rising in the Rhône Glacier in the Swiss Alps at the far eastern end of the Swiss canton of Valais, passing through Lake Geneva and running through southeastern France. At Arles, near its mouth on the Mediterranean Sea, the river divides into two branches, known as the Great Rhône (french: le Grand Rhône) and the Little Rhône (le Petit Rhône). The resulting delta constitutes the Camargue region. In 1948, the government started construction of a series of dams and diversion canals, with a navigation lock beside the hydroelectric power plant on each of these canals. The locks were up to 23 metres (75 ft) deep. After building the Génissiat dam on the Upper Rhône (with no lock) in 1948, designed to meet the electricity needs of Paris, twelve hydroelectric plants and locks were built between 1964 and 1980. With a total head of 162 m, they produce 13 GWh of electricity annually, or 16% of the country's total hydroelectric production (20% if the Upper Rhône schemes are added). There have been significant benefits for agriculture throughout the Rhône valley.
With the Lower Rhône project completed, CNR turned its attention to the Haut-Rhône (Upper Rhône), and built four hydropower dams in the 1980s: Sault-Brénaz, Brégnier-Cordon, Belley-Brens and Chautagne. It also drew up plans for the high-capacity Rhine-Rhône Waterway, along the route of the existing Canal du Rhône au Rhin, but this project was abandoned in 1997. In the period from 2005 to 2010, navigation locks of small barge dimensions (40 by 6 m) were built to bypass the last two, forming a navigable waterway network with Lake Bourget, through the Canal de Savières.
Marseille landscape, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe
Marseille, known in antiquity as Masalia, Massalia or Massilia is the second largest city in France, after Paris, with a population of 850,636 (January 2011) on a land area of 241 km2 (93 sq mi). It is the 3rd-largest metropolitan area in France after Paris and Lyon, with a population of 1,720,941 at the January 2011 census. Marseille was historically the most important trade center in the region and functioned as the main trade port of the French Empire. Marseille is France's largest city on the Mediterranean coast and largest commercial port. Marseille is the capital of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, as well as the capital of the Bouches-du-Rhône department. Its inhabitants are called Marseillais in French and Marselhés in Occitan. Marseille is the second largest city in France after Paris and the centre of the third largest metropolitan area in France after Paris and Lyon. To the east, starting in the small fishing village of Callelongue on the outskirts of Marseille and stretching as far as Cassis, are the Calanques, a rugged coastal area interspersed with small fjord-like inlets. Further east still are the Sainte-Baume (a 1,147 m (3,763 ft) mountain ridge rising from a forest of deciduous trees), the city of Toulon and the French Riviera. To the north of Marseille, beyond the low Garlaban and Etoile mountain ranges, is the 1,011 m (3,317 ft) Mont Sainte Victoire. To the west of Marseille is the former artists' colony of l'Estaque; further west are the Côte Bleue, the Gulf of Lion and the Camargue region in the Rhône delta. The airport lies to the north west of the city at Marignane on the Étang de Berre. The city's main thoroughfare (the wide boulevard called the Canebière) stretches eastward from the Old Port (Vieux Port) to the Réformés quarter. Two large forts flank the entrance to the Old Port Fort Saint-Nicolas on the south side and Fort Saint-Jean on the north. Further out in the Bay of Marseille is the Frioul archipelago which comprises four islands, one of which, If, is the location of Château d'If, made famous by the Dumas novel The Count of Monte Cristo. The main commercial centre of the city intersects with the Canebière at rue St Ferréol and the Centre Bourse (the main shopping mall). The centre of Marseille has several pedestrianised zones, most notably rue St Ferréol, Cours Julien near the Music Conservatory, the Cours Honoré-d'Estienne-d'Orves off the Old Port and the area around the Hôtel de Ville. To the south east of central Marseille in the 6th arrondissement are the Prefecture and the monumental fountain of Place Castellane, an important bus and metro interchange. To the south west are the hills of the 7th arrondissement, dominated by the basilica of Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde. The railway station Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles is north of the Centre Bourse in the 1st arrondissement; it is linked by the Boulevard d'Athènes to the Canebière. The port is also an important arrival base for millions of people each year, with 2.4 million including 890,100 from cruise ships. With its beaches, history, architecture and culture (24 museums and 42 theatres), Marseille is one of the most visited cities in France, with 4.1 million visitors in 2012. Marseille is ranked 86th in the world for business tourism and events, advancing from the 150th spot one year before. The number of congress days hosted on its territory increased from 109,000 in 1996 to almost 300,000 in 2011. They take place in three main sites, Le Palais du Pharo, Le Palais des Congrès et des Expositions (Parc Chanot) and the World Trade Center. In 2012 Marseille hosted the World Water Forum. Several urban projects have been developed to make Marseille attractive. Thus new parks, museums, public spaces and real estate projects aim to improve the city cadre de vie (Parc du 26e Centenaire, Old Port of Marseille, numerous places in Euromediterrannee) to attract firms and people. Marseille municipality acts to develop Marseille as a regional nexus for entertainment in the south of France with high concentration of museums, cinemas, theaters, clubs, bars, restaurants, fashion shops, hotels, and art galleries.
Cassis - Bouches-du-Rhône - Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur - France
Cassis est une commune du département des Bouches-du-Rhône et de la région administrative Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Elle est caractérisée par les falaises et les calanques présentes sur son territoire et pour les vins de Cassis (blanc, mais aussi rosé) produits dans la région. Le tourisme a une forte présence dans la ville chef-lieu de cette commune.
La devise provençale de la commune attribuée à Frédéric Mistral est « Qu'a vist Paris, se noun a vist Cassis, n'ai rèn vist », ce qui signifie « Qui a vu Paris et pas Cassis, n'a rien vu »
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Biot, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France [HD] (videoturysta)
[EN] This beautiful village is located between hills covered with mimosas and olive trees, near Antibes, Villeneuve-Loubet and Cannes. It's a typical Provencal village so visiting tourists can admire beautiful squares, fountains, staircases, doors, nice perspectives between streets, carved stones, sundials...
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[FR] Ce beau village est situé entre des collines couvertes de mimosas et d'oliviers, près d'Antibes, Villeneuve-Loubet et Cannes. Ce est un village provençal typique afin que les touristes peut admirer de belles places, ses fontaines, escaliers, portes, belles perspectives entre les rues, pierres sculptées, cadrans solaires...
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Get Ready for History
Une découverte de l'histoire de Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur à travers les plus belles réalisations architecturales.
Retrouvez tous les sites et monuments sur notre carte
Boulbon, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France [HD] (videoturysta)
[EN] Boulbon is a small Provencal village located near Avignon. It has old fortifications that protected the village from attacks. On the hill you can see very romantic ruins of the castle. The whole area is just a great place for hikers, mushroom pickers and even hunters.
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[FR] Boulbon est un petit village provençal situé près d'Avignon. Il a anciennes fortifications qui protégeaient le village contre les attaques. Sur la colline, vous pouvez voir des très romantique ruines du château. Toute la région est un endroit idéal pour les randonneurs, ramasseurs de champignons et même les chasseurs.
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[PL] Boulbon to małe prowansalskie miasteczko położone nieopodal Awinionu. Posiada ono stare fortyfikacje, które w średnowieczu chroniły je przez atakami najeźdźców. Na wzniesieniu znajdują się bardzo romantyczne ruiny zamku. Cały obszar jest świetnym miejscem dla wędrowców, zbieraczy grzybów, a nawet dla myśliwych.
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Golfe-Juan, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France [HD] (videoturysta)
[EN] Golfe-Juan: it's a place where Napoleon landed after his escape from Elba in 1815. Currently it's a seaside resort with nice beaches and marina.
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[FR] Golfe-Juan: il est un endroit où Napoléon a débarqué après son évasion de l'île d'Elbe en 1815. Actuellement, il est une station balnéaire avec de belles plages et de la marina.
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Villecroze, Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur; France [HD] (videoturysta)
[EN] Villecroze is located about 20 km south of Verdon Gorge, at an altitude of 350 meters. It is placed in the foothills of the Alps, surrounded by a ring of mountains covered with pines and oaks that keep the mistral away.
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[FR] Villecroze est situé à environ 20 km au sud de Gorges du Verdon, à une altitude de 350 mètres. Il est placé dans les contreforts des Alpes, entouré par un anneau de montagnes couvertes de pins et de chênes qui gardent le mistral loin.
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La montagne Sainte Victoire - Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur - France
La montagne Sainte-Victoire, en provençal Mont Venturi selon la norme classique ou Mount Ventùri selon la norme mistralienne, est un massif calcaire du Sud de la France, dans la région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.
Située à l'est d'Aix-en-Provence, elle a connu une notoriété internationale en partie grâce à la soixantaine d'œuvres du peintre Paul Cézanne dont elle est l'objet. Elle accueille de nombreux randonneurs, grimpeurs et amoureux de la nature, et elle est un élément majeur du paysage aixois.
La tradition locale associe le nom de Sainte-Victoire au souvenir de la grande victoire de Marius contre les Cimbres et les Teutons en 102 av. J.-C. dans les environs d'Aix, au cours d'une bataille dont l'emplacement exact n'est pas connu avec certitude. Or l'ancien nom attesté de la montagne, inchangé de nos jours en provençal, est mont Venturi. Camille Jullian puis Michel Clerc, à la suite de Frédéric Mistral, ont montré que la légende de l'association du nom de la montagne à la victoire de Marius, même si la confusion Venturi-Victoire est antérieure, a été forgée par « les imaginations de pauvres esprits comme Solier et d'érudits véreux comme Fauris de Saint-Vincens »[3] à partir des XVIIIe – XIXe siècles. Cette légende s'est si profondément ancrée dans l'imaginaire provençal que le prénom Marius, auparavant quasiment introuvable (il n'y avait pas un seul Marius dans le bataillon envoyé de Marseille à Paris en septembre 1792, est devenu populaire. Aucun trophée célébrant la victoire de Marius et pouvant témoigner de la permanence d'un souvenir populaire n'a été sérieusement identifié. De même le campus Putridi (soi-disant Pourrières) où sont censés avoir pourri les corps des Germains vaincus n'est aucunement attesté et l'ancien nom de Pourrières n'a jamais été que Porreriis ou approchant. Michel Clerc fait de toute cette affaire un « exemple excellent de formation d'une légende pseudo-populaire ».
Pour les deux historiens, le nom originel de la Sainte-Victoire, Ventur ou Venturius, conservé en provençal comme Santo Venturi, est un nom indigène plus ancien que la présence romaine, sans doute ligure.
Le massif de la Sainte-Victoire s'étend sur 18 kilomètres de long et sur 5 kilomètres de large[9], suivant une stricte orientation ouest-est. Il se situe sur les départements des Bouches-du-Rhône et du Var, et sur les communes de Puyloubier, Saint-Antonin-sur-Bayon, Rousset, Châteauneuf-le-Rouge, Beaurecueil, Le Tholonet, Vauvenargues, Saint-Marc-Jaumegarde, Pourrières, Artigues et Rians.
Le massif culmine au pic des Mouches (1 011 m pour l'IGN)[11], près de l'extrémité est de la chaîne, et non pas à la Croix de Provence (946 m pour l'IGN) proche de l'extrémité ouest et visible d'Aix. Le pic des Mouches est l'un des plus hauts sommets du département des Bouches-du-Rhône, derrière le pic de Bertagne qui atteint l'altitude de 1 042 mètres[12] et qui se situe sur le massif de la Sainte-Baume.
6 525 ha du massif de la Sainte-Victoire sont classés depuis 1983.
LA PROVENCE en couleurs...
Voisine des rivages Méditerranéens, la Provence est une terre d'exception appréciée pour la beauté de ses paysages et la qualité de son art de vivre. Ciel d'azur, paysages naturels et patrimoine historique remarquable, chant des cigales, parfum de lavande et villages perchés sont autant d'atouts qui font de la Provence une destination rêvée.
Vidéo officielle du Comité Régional de Tourisme Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
The Var Valley - Vallée du Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France [HD] (videoturysta)
[EN] This time we drive the Var Valley, where flows the river of the same name. This river originates at the junction of the Maritime Alps and the Alps de Haute Provence, and its outlet to the Mediterranean Sea is located in the town of Saint-Laurent-du-Var, next to Nice Airport. Along the way we will pass interesting towns and landscapes. Of course it is recommended to start a trip in a day with a beautiful, sunny weather.
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[FR] Cette fois nous conduisons la Vallée du Var, où coule la rivière du même nom. Cette rivière provient de la jonction des Alpes Maritimes et des Alpes de Haute Provence, et sa sortie vers la Méditerranée est située dans la ville de Saint-Laurent-du-Var, à côté de l'aéroport de Nice. Nous passerons des villes et des paysages intéressants. Bien sûr, il est recommandé de commencer un voyage en une journée avec un beau temps ensoleillé.
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The Old Charity, Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe
La vieille charité is a former almshouse, now functioning as a museum and cultural centre, situated in the heart of the old Panier quarter of Marseille in the south of France. Constructed between 1671 and 1749 in the Baroque style to the designs of the architect Pierre Puget, it comprises four ranges of arcaded galleries in three storeys surrounding a space with a central chapel surmounted by an ovoid dome. The idea of an almshouse for the poor, dedicated to Notre-Dame, mère de Charité (Our Lady, Mother of Charity), was originally conceived in 1622; but it was not until 1640 that a suitable plot of land was acquired, with the first pensioners admitted in the following year. Although the foundation stone was laid in that year, construction commenced only in 1671, following a grand plan of the architect Pierre Puget. It was not completed until 1749, construction being prolonged as the result of reductions to the project imposed by the aldermen of Marseille. The central chapel was erected between 1679 and 1704, although Puget died before its completion. The main body of the structure is a rectangle, 112m by 96m, composed of four walls in pink and yellow-tinted molasse stone from the ancient quarries at Cap Couronne, with no outward facing windows. On the inside are three arcaded galleries superposed on each other, opening onto an interior courtyard measuring 82m by 45m. In the centre of the courtyard is a harmonious chapel, a round church, crowned by an ellipsoidal dome and fronted by a portico in the classical style with Corinthian columns. This Baroque chapel ranks as one of Puget's most original designs. In the seventeenth century the repression of beggars was conducted with great brutality in France. Guards called Chasse-gueux (beggar-hunters) had the task of rounding up beggars: non-residents among them were expelled from Marseille, and natives of Marseille were shut up in prison. Often the crowd would take the side of the beggars during such arrests.
The almshouses served as workhouses for the beggars. Children were found jobs as domestic servants, cabin boys or apprentices with seamstresses or bakers. As time passed the work of la Vielle Charité grew, the number of inmates increasing from 850 in 1736 to 1059 in 1760. As the imprisonment of the poor became less acceptable, the numbers decreased to 250 in 1781. Spared during the French Revolution, the building was used as an asylum for les vagabonds et les gens sans aveu (vagrants and the dispossessed) in the nineteenth century. It was transformed into a barracks for the French Foreign Legion until 1922, when it was used to lodge those displaced by the demolition of the district behind the Bourse and later those made homeless by the dynamiting of the Old Port during the Second World War. Plagued by squatters, pillagers and vandals, it eventually housed 146 families living in squalid and unsafe conditions, a group of around 30 Little Sisters of Jesus living in equally abject conditions to their charges, and various small concerns, devoted amongst other things to transport, packing of anchovies and ripening of bananas. In 1962 all the residents were rehoused and the building shut down. It was only in 1968, thanks to the intervention of the Minister of Culture André Malraux, that funds became available to rescue the buildings, by then in a state of total dereliction. La Vieille Charité was painstakingly restored to its former glory between 1970 and 1986, restoration of the chapel being completed in 1981.
Salernes, Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France [HD] (videoturysta)
[EN] This village, surrounded by hills and located in the Bresque Valley, is an important historical and artistic center. It is known since the nineteenth century for its production of red hexagonal tiles called tomette. Originally, the village was based on an agricultural economy. It produced oil, wine, figs, wheat, beans, melons and peaches. Now the region is open for the tourists, offering hiking, biking and equestrian activities.
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[FR] Ce village, entouré de collines et situé dans la vallée de Bresque, est un centre historique et artistique. Il est connu depuis le XIXe siecle pour sa production de tuiles hexagonales rouges appelées tomette. A l'origine, le village a été basé sur une économie agricole. Il produit de l'huile, du vin, des figues, le blé, les haricots, les melons et les peches. Maintenant, la région est ouverte pour les touristes, offrant randonnée, le vélo et les activités équestres.
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A walk through Èze, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Southern France
Perched in an eagle's nest at the height of an imposing and superb cliff, the village and its light ochre church can be seen from afar.
To find the entrance, take the small, rocky path which has a splendid view of the gardens surrounding the Château de la Chèvre d'Or.
Once inside, you will discover a small Provencal village filled with charm and colourful window boxes, offering a panoramic view of the sea and coast-line.
The Eze district does not just include the coast, and by climbing the middle coastal road, (N7) you will discover Eze village which is one of the most picturesque spots in the region. It is a must-see for visitors.
Small narrow roads, archways and superbly restored stone houses, shady squares, refreshing ancient fountains, you will soon be seduced by the marvels of Eze.
The numerous small arts and crafts boutiques are hard to resist and some of them are like tiny caves dug out of the rocky hill-side.
The streets of this medieval village have witnessed its historic past. The two look-out towers at the entrance, the door-way and the gun-boat all classified as historic monuments.
You are welcome to visit the exotic botanic garden, situated in the village, where an impressive collection of cactus, plants and rare vegetation surrounds the remains of an ancient chateau. At an altititude of 400 m, the summit of the cliff over-looks the sea.
0:03 - Walking down very steep steps towards Rue du Barri.
0:54 - Lovely flowers by the side of the walkway.
1:04 - An old style streetlamp.
1:19 - Looking down onto the gardens below.
1:55 - Looking over the Mediterranean Sea.
2:09 - Outside the Votre Eze chez Justin restaurant and the surrounding buildings.
2:29 - Buildings nestled on top of the mountains surrounding Èze.
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Bande Annonce Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Voyagez en vidéo au pays du soleil et de la méditerranée.
Un court aperçu de la richesse et de la diversité que propose notre région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Abbaye de Montmajour, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France [HD] (videoturysta.eu)
[EN] Montmajour Abbey (Abbey of St. Peter in Montmajour): former Benedictine abbey, which is situated approx. 3 miles northeast of Arles, in the department of Bouches du Rhône, France. It was founded in 948. At the end of the tenth century it became one of the richest abbeys in Provence. The monastery was abandoned in the late eighteenth century and destroyed during the French Revolution.
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[FR] L'abbaye de Montmajour (L'abbaye Saint-Pierre de Montmajour): ancienne abbaye bénédictine, qui est situé à environ. 4 km au nord-est d'Arles, dans le département des Bouches du Rhône, France. Fondée en 948, à la fin du dixième siècle, elle est devenu l'un des plus riches abbayes de Provence. Le monastère a été abandonné à la fin du XVIIIe siècle et détruite pendant la Révolution française.
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The Camargue and the Abbey of Montmajour, Provence
A visit to Stes Maries-de-la-Mer in the Camargue (the church and main square), plus a tour of the Abbey of Montmajour nearby, which has beautiful views from the top. Photos by Lynette and Gary Taylor; music: Windswept by Kevin MacLeod.