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Regional information
The
Provence is often compared to Tuscany in Italy and is rightfully
considered one of the most beautiful regions of Europe! The
Luberon Valley, situated between the Luberon Mountains to the south and
the Vaucluse Mountains and Mont Ventoux to the north, lies in the heart
of the Provence and is characterised by gently rolling hillsides covered
with vineyards and fruit trees, interspersed with woodlands and fields
of lavender and thyme. It forms an area of great natural beauty, which
invites visitors to endless walks and bicycle tours but can also be
conveniently explored by car. The combination of natural beauty and
authentic historic farms and sleepy medieval villages, many of which are
among the most beautiful examples of their kind in France, has a magical
effect on visitors. It is a tranquil scene far removed from mass tourism,
loud camping sites or vulgar mass recreation. Instead, you will find
colourful and authentic local Provençal markets, a wealth of authentic
French restaurants (often located in idyllic spots) and innumerable
music and theatre festivals, antique markets and shops etc. Historic
cities such as Apt, Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, l’Îsle-sur-la-Sorgue
(the antiques capital of France) and Arles (where Van Gogh lived) as
well as the Mediterranean Sea, the Gorges du Verdon and the Camargue are
all relatively close by. In short, the Provence is a region you will most likely come back to time and time again! |
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