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Camargue Regional Park Luberon Regional Park Mont Ventoux Cévennes Mountains Pont D'Arc Le Train à Vapeur des Cévennes Haribo Museum Pont du Gard Les Baux de Provence Canoeing in the Ardèche Canoeing on the Cèze Glanum Vaison-la-Romaine Roman ampitheatre at Orange Aix-en-Provence Palais des Papes at Avignon Arles and Roman attractions Nîmes The caves at Aven D'Orgnac Gorge du Verdon Roussillon Ochre Quarries Walking in Provence - Dentelles de Montmirail Walking in Provence - Rustrel Colorado Walking in Provence - Notre Dame d’Aubune Zoo de la Barben Lavender Museum Fort de Buoux Canoeing on the Gardon Map of Provence

Provence is widely regarded as the most beautiful area of France, with lavender fields, vineyards, orchards and olive groves in abundance.  There is delightful scenery in the Luberon and many other dramatic features such as Mont Ventoux, the Gorge du Verdon and the wild expanse of the Camargue.  Artists are drawn to the area by the quality of light, which adds a golden hue to the natural vistas - famous artists such as Cézanne, Van Gogh, Gauguin and Monet have all worked in the area.

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Roman Antiquities It is natural that there should be a strong Roman influence in the historical monuments of the area due to its proximity to Italy.  Under the influence of Rome the area prospered greatly - the towns of Aix-en-Provence, Arles, Orange and Vaison-la-Romaine boast magnificent remains of arenas, amphitheatres, spas, and villas....amongst the best preserved in all France.  There are other spectacular examples of the Roman influence in the area such as the Pont du Gard and Glanum.

Temperature  Provence is known for its long hot Temperature Profilesummers. Winters are mild although the cold "mistral" wind can blow strongly from the south on some days.  For an up to date weather forecast, select here.