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Visiting Provence, France


Provence in southeastern France is divided into six departments and stretches from Orange to Nice. Many consider the Luberon in Vaucluse to be the "real Provence." Gently sloping vineyards and lavender fields are the backdrops that enthralled Cezanne, Van Gogh and Chagall. An excellent train network makes travel between cities easy. To explore villages, drive or catch a bus. Particular highlights include Palace of the Popes at Avignon, the Roman amphitheatre at Arles and the craft center of Les... more » Provence in southeastern France is divided into six departments and stretches from Orange to Nice. Many consider the Luberon in Vaucluse to be the "real Provence." Gently sloping vineyards and lavender fields are the backdrops that enthralled Cezanne, Van Gogh and Chagall. An excellent train network makes travel between cities easy. To explore villages, drive or catch a bus. Particular highlights include Palace of the Popes at Avignon, the Roman amphitheatre at Arles and the craft center of Les Baux. « less
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Le Petit Jardin

5 of 5 stars
washington, dc
Nov 7, 2009

An internet search landed me at Le Petit Jardin, both because it is a price performer and because it appeared to be in a safe and quiet part of Marseille, which has a somewhat gritty reputation [I...more

Excelsior Hotel

Nov 7, 2009

Stayed at the Excelsior with my Mum for three nights in October for a girly break. We had no complaints about the hotel, and found it to be very clean and comfortable. We had trouble finding it at...more

Hotel Chateau de la Tour

Nov 7, 2009

Arriving late on a Sunday night the outside of the hotel looked great. We took our room key and went to possibly the smallest room I have ever been given. When we brought the case in it was...more

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