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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Visit Roussillon, France
Roussillon is situated in the Regional Park of the Luberon, region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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Roussillon is one of the historical counties of the former Principality of Catalonia, corresponding roughly to the present-day southern French département of Pyrénées-Orientales (Eastern Pyrenees). It may also refer to Northern Catalonia or French Catalonia, the first used by Catalan-speakers and the second used by French-speakers. A 1998 survey found that 34% of respondents stated they speak Catalan, and a further 21% understand it.
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Also a French province before the Revolution (and Spanish before the Thirty Years' War), Roussillon derived its name from Ruscino (Rosceliona, Castel Rossello), a small fortified place near modern-day Perpignan where Gaulish chieftains met to consider Hannibal's request for a conference. The region formed part of the Roman province of Gallia Narbonensis from 121 BC to AD 462, when it was ceded with the rest of Septimania to the Visigoth Theodoric II. His successor, Amalaric, on his defeat by Clovis in 531 retired to Hispania, leaving a governor in Septimania.
In 719, the Saracens crossed the Pyrenees and maintained political hegemony of Septimania until their final defeat by Pepin the Short in 759, who went on to occupy Roussillon after conquering Narbonne. Roussillon was occupied by Carlolengians in 760. On the invasion of Hispania in 778, Charlemagne found the Marca Hispanica wasted by war and the inhabitants settled in the mountains. He granted some lands in the plains to Visigothic refugees from Moorish Hispania and founded several monasteries. In 792, the Saracens again invaded France, but they were repulsed by William, Count of Toulouse - regent of the child Louis the Pious, King of Aquitaine - whose hegemony extended into Catalonia.
The different portions of his kingdom in time grew into allodial fiefs, and in 893, Sunyer II became the first hereditary Count of Roussillon. But his rule only extended over the eastern part of what became the later province. The western part, the Cerdanya (French, Cerdagne), was ruled in 900 by Miró as first count, and one of his grandsons, Bernat, became the first hereditary count of the middle portion, or Besalú. The Counts of Roussillon were allied to their cousins the Counts of Empúries in a centuries-long conflict with the surrounding great nobles. Count Girard I participated in the First Crusade in the following of Raymond IV of Toulouse, and was one of the first to set foot in Jerusalem when it was stormed by the Crusaders in 1099. At the beginning of the 12th century, the prestige of the Counts of Barcelona began to rise to such a height that the Counts of Roussillon had no choice but to swear fealty to them.
In 1111, Ramon Berenguer III, Count of Barcelona, inherited the fief of Besalú, to which was added in 1117 Cerdanya. The possession of Roussillon by its last count, Girard II, was challenged by his illegitimate brothers. To ensure that his brothers would not inherit his territories, in his will Girard II left all his lands to Alfonso II of Aragon, who took possession in 1172. Under the Aragonese monarchs, economic and demographic growth of the region continued, and Collioure (Catalan: Cotlliure), the port of Perpignan, became an important locus of Mediterranean trade.[citation needed]
As the French and Spanish crowns grew in power, the region of Roussillon, forming part of the border between them, was frequently a site of military conflict. By the Treaty of Corbeil (1258), Louis IX of France formally surrendered sovereignty over Roussillon and his claim to the title of Count of Barcelona to the Crown of Aragon, recognizing a centuries-old reality.[citation needed]
James I of Aragon had wrested the Balearic Isles from the Moors and joined these islands with Roussillon to create the Kingdom of Majorca, with its capital at Perpignan. In 1276, James I granted this kingdom to his son, who became James II. The subsequent disputes of this monarch with his brother Peter III were exploited by Philip III of France in his quarrel with Peter III for the crown of the Two Sicilies. Philip III espoused James II's cause and led an army into Aragon but, retreating, died at Perpignan in 1285. Lacking the resources to continue the struggle, James then became reconciled to his brother Peter, and in 1311 the former was succeeded by his son Sanç I, or Sancho I, who founded the cathedral of Perpignan shortly before his death in 1324. His successor, James III of Majorca, refused to do homage to Philip VI of France for the seigneury of Montpellier, and applied to Peter IV of Aragon for aid. Peter not only refused, but declared war and seized Majorca and Roussillon in 1344.
A week in France! Travel Vlog: Lyon, Provence, and Annecy - Alex Kinok
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We recently spent a week in France. We went from Lake Geneva, Lyon, Provence to Annecy.
We visited many little French old villages in Provence (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur): Cavaillon, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, Gordes, Roussilon, Bonnieux, Lourmarin, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie and Carpentras.
We also got to canoe in Gorges de l'Ardeche and take the pedal boat on Gorges du Verdon. These gorges are amazing! It is so refreshing to stay close to water in the hot summer in Provence.
We tasted wine in a few wineries. Chateau la Canorgue has a five-generation wine making history. We really like the Bulles de Canorgue, a sparkling rose.
We had the amazing provencal food at many local restaurants and picked up fruits and vegetables sold by the roads such as the famous Cavaillon melon and Provence tomatoes :)
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Day In Bonnieux Provence | Only Provence
Day In Bonnieux Provence
Bonnieux Provence is a great vacation spot. Bonnieux’s location is ideal it is close to several other notable Provencal villages - Lourmarin, Ménerbes, Lacoste, Roussillon, and Gordes. Dating back to Roman times. The view from Bonnieux is spectacular, with orchards and vineyards and a picturesque perched village of Lacoste across the Vaucluse plateau.
Bonnieux is a very impressive Luberon villages in its size and features. This village has plenty of restaurants, cafes and a great market, bakery museum. The market day is Friday with local crafts and produce.
Bonnieux, has a unique bread museum, the Musée de la Boulangerie, in a village house. You will learn all about how bread is made in the artisanal manner, it is something that you do not want to miss.
The church is located at the top of the village the 12th century, Roman/Gothic 'Vieille Eglise' and near the bottom is the much newer (1870) New Church ('Eglise Neuve') - no great beauty but home to some intensely painted scenes of the Passion of Christ. The church is an atmospheric setting for classical music concerts.
There are some beautiful villas in Bonnieux dating back to the 16th century. All this makes Bonnieux a great place to plan your next vacation.
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Nyons, France, Provence [HD] (videoturysta.eu)
[EN] The best melons in France come from Cavaillon, and the best black olives are in Nyons! The fact is that Nyons is famous for its olive cultivar called Tanche - this town is just the French capital of olives.
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[FR] Les meilleurs melons en France viennent de Cavaillon, et les meilleures olives noires sont à Nyons! Le fait est que Nyons est célèbre pour son cultivar d'olive appelé Tanche - cette ville est tout simplement la capitale française des olives.
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[PL] Najlepsze kasztany w Paryżu są na placu Pigalle, a najlepsze czarne oliwki we Francji są w Nyons :). Faktem jest, że okolice Nyons słyną z upraw oliwek odmiany Tanche - to po prostu francuska stolica oliwek.
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Summer Lavender at Abbaye Notre Dame de Sénanque
: Abbaye Notre Dame de Sénanque, is an active 12th-century Cistercian abbey near the village of Gordes in the département of the Vaucluse in Provence, France. It's most famous for its stunning summer lavender fields, but you can also get guided tours of the church itself and the cloisters. Tony and Helen visited it on a beautiful summer's day before hiking to Gordes (see the videos about the walk and the village of Gordes as well - coming soon!).
Well, this is the approach to the Abbaye de Sénanque, they've thoughtfully planted some lavender fields to the sides, the road is to the right, and in fact, no queue, you just turn up and walk in there, although you have to have a guided tour to get round the Abbey itself.
There seem to be quite a few Asian tourists here, which is pretty good. Everyone's attracted by the lavender.
The Vietnamese guy and girls that we took the taxi with travelled all the way from Barcelona today to see La Lavande - and they're going back tonight! And that is a long way from here.
Not quite as much lavender as we'd hoped, but still... [Ed: at this stage, I hadn't see the next field!]
Well, there certainly are a lot of mainland tourists here, as there are in a lot of other places in Europe. And they pose here just the same as they do anywhere else! But the important thing is they're all having fun. There they are, they're all waving at me. Smile. girls!
Ah, they weren't smiling at me, they were smiling at their tour guide who was photographing them. Oh well, you can't win them all...
Well, here's the obligatory shot of La Lavande, in front of - yes, you've guessed it - the Abbaye de Sénanque.
I know you've seen this shot before, but you've got to admit, it's a stunner, isn't it?
There's lots of tourists here. But they keep this one field in front of the Abbey planted so that you can get that shot. There are lots of other fields around, but this one is especially photogenic. So you walk straight in, go right down past the other fields, and you can get this shot.
And to the right - there's just a hillside to the left - you can see the quarters of the monks. And if I swing round - actually I was resting on a wall there, so this will be a bit shakey - you can see the surrounds. And there at the back there's quite a sizeable lavender field, in between they've planted what will be be quite a large lavender field, presumably for next year, it will be very good.
Oh, and here are the Vietnamese and the Japanese girl who came from Vienna, the Vietnamese from Barcelona, and we all met together and got a taxi to Abbaye Sénanque and Gordes from Cavaillon. International co-operation! OK, smile, girls!
Ah, Helen's having a good look at these marvellous fields - beautiful colour - in front of the Abbey. Here's a different view. Unfortunately, the little baby there doesn't seem very impressed!
Well, in spite of all the many tourists, the Abbaye de Sénanque is a very peaceful place. And the lavender makes it very beautiful.
Now here's a view of the Abbey from the other side, and we're just about to depart on a walk back to Gordes which the signpost says, I'm glad to say, is about 2.3 km. Well, we'll see. But in any event, we've got what we came to see...
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Orange, Vaucluse France, Roman Theatre and Triumphal Arch
Exploring Orange, a small town renowned for the Roman architecture, in the Vaucluse region of France. In Orange there's an ancient Roman theatre (theatre antique) and a triumphal arch.
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Best Restaurant in L'Isle sur la Sorgue, France
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2 maisons de caractère, 19e siècle, dans bourg breton traditionnel calme avec commerce de proximité (alimentation, pain, journaux, poste, restaurant/bar). A 10 minutes de Guingamp (accès TGV Paris en 3 h 30, écoles jusqu'à l'université) et à 30 minutes de Perros-Guirec, de la côte de Granit Rose et des plages. 250 m² habitables + 150 m² aménageables. Rez-de-chaussée : cuisine équipée neuve, salon avec cheminée et boiseries d'origine, chambre (donne sur le jardin), salle de bain (douche et lavabo), wc séparé. 1 étage : 3 chambres (25 m² + 30m² + 10 m²) avec parquet d'origine et plafond poutré, salle de bain (wc, baignoire douche, 2 lavabos), 1 grenier sous combles (40 m² aménageables). 2ème étage : grand grenier avec charpente apparente, bon état sans parasites, 70 m² aménageables). Huisseries pvc double vitrage refaites 2001. Terrain avant 100 m² + 1.000 m² arrière, accès au puits mitoyen. Grands volumes, cachet de l'ancien, beau potentiel (conviendrait chambres d'hôtes / Bed & Breakfast). Diagnostics faits et à jour. 180.000 €
La région : située dans la campagne Bretonne, à proximité de la côte de Granit Rose, et ses plages de sable fin et activités nautiques et ludiques.
Sites touristiques à proximité (30 minutes maximum) : le phare de Ploumanac'H, le Gouffre (Plougrescant) et la pointe du Chateau, le sillon de Talbert, le château de la Roche-Jagu, Armoriparc (Bégard), Forum de Trégastel, Perros-Guirec, l'île Grande, l'île de Bréhat, le sentier des douaniers (longue toute la côte Bretonne), les vapeurs du Trieux (petite micheline longeant le Trieux jusqu'à la côte), chaos du Goët (St-Brieux - Plérin).
Cités de caractères de Bretagne : Tréguier, La Roche Derrien, Pontrieux, Paimpol. Les cités d'art et d'histoire : Guingamp (10 min.), Lannion (25 min) Lamballe, Morlaix, St Pol de Léon, Roscoff (40 min), Dinan, St-Malo (1 h). Plus d'informations :
Festivités locales : Fête de la St Loup (danses et arts traditionnels bretons - Guingamp), fête des champs de marins (Paimpol), fête des lavoirs (Pontrieux).
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2 character stone houses, 4 bedrooms, 19th century, in a quiet Britain village, facing the chirch. Just 10 minutes from Guingamp and 30 minutes from Perros-Guirec, the Pink Granit coast and beaches. 250 m² + 150 m² developable. Ground floor: fitted kitchen, lounge with fireplace and original wood panneling, 1 bedroom 20 m² (overlooking the garden), bathroom (shower and wash basin), separate toilet with basin. 1st floor: 3 bedrooms (25 m² + 30 m² + 10 m²) with original parquet flooring and ceiling beams, bathroom (toilet, bath with shower, 2 washbasins), 1 attic (40 m² developable). 2nd floor: large attic with original woodwork, good condition without parasites, 70 m ² developable). Pvc double glazing windows changed in 2001. Front yard 100 m² + 1.000 m² back yard with access to shared well. Large volumes, the old cachet, great potential (could suite for Guest house or B & B). Diagnoses done and up to date. € 180,000 The area : located in the Breton countryside, in a typical stone house village, only 10 minutes away the historical city of Guingamp (access to the high speed train for Paris only 3,5 hours away) near the Pink Granit coast, and its sandy beaches and water/outdoor acitivites. Nearby Attractions (30 minutes maximum): Phare de Ploumanac'h, Le Gouffre (Plougrescant) and la pointe du Chateau, le sillon de Talbert, the Château de la Roche-Jagu, Armoriparc (Bégard) Forum of Trégastel, Perros Guirec, l'île Grande, the Bréhat island, the 'sentier des douanniers footpath (along the whole Breton coast), Les vapeurs du Trieux (oldstyle train longing the Trieux river up to the coast), Chaos du Goët (forest and valley footpatch close to a running river - St Brieux / Plérin). Historical cities and towns : Guingamp, Pontrieux (10 min.), Lannion, Tréguier, La Roche Derrien, Paimpol (25 min), Lamballe, Morlaix, St Pol de Léon, Roscoff (40 min), Dinan, St Malo (1 h). more info on : Local festivities: Fête de la St Loup (traditional Breton dances and arts - Guingamp), Fête des chants de marin (traditionnal sailor songs fest and reunion of old riggings - Paimpol), Fête des lavoirs (the wash-house fest, as the city is built on small canals - Pontrieux).