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From "la Métropole" to its colonies,
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Articles about france

the 5 most scenic villages to visit in provence

I just got back from two weeks in the South of France (end of June - beginning of July 2024), and the Provence region completely exceeded expectations. I was expecting lavender and sunflower fields, and sure I was expecting cute villages, but I wasn't expecting this level of originality and authenticity. Each village seemed to have its own soul and atmosphere. Although they were all undeniably French by their cuisine and architecture, they all had that little "je ne sais quoi" that made them different. To help you plan future vacations to the Provence region, I selected my five favorite villages and listed why you should visit, and included plenty of pictures just for you!

how to spend a day in the gorges du verdon

I love spending time in nature and always feel like a trip isn't complete without at least a small hike or some paddle boarding. While our trip to France included a lot of sight seeing and some swimming in the Mediterranean, it was important to me to incorporate some nature in our itinerary. The South of France obviously isn't lacking in opportunities for outdoorsy activities, and the Gorges du Verdon is just one of the possibilities we encountered, but what a possibility! The reasons we opted for this destination, other than its beauty of course, was the variety of activities on offer in just one place and the closeness to where we were staying in Valensole. Needless to say, I got what I was looking for and so much more!