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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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A region known for its wild natural environment, benefiting from mild temperatures, blown by 'le Mistral' (north wind), and warmed by the sun, Provence boasts gentle landscapes of vineyards and fields of lavender growing in the heart of mountains cut through by rivers. It is a fragrant, bright and colourful patchwork that inspired hundreds of painters throughout the centuries. With their accent full of sunshine, people will welcome you with open arms.
No word is too strong to describe this wonderful patch of land at the back of glamorous Cote d'Azur, protected from the sea.
Some of the places you would regret to miss: Verdon Gorges, Mercantour National Park, Mont Ventoux, Aix en Provence (where Cezanne painted), wild Camargue, Luberon mountains, Grasse (capital of the perfume industry for centuries), Avignon (old mediaeval papal city), Saint-Remy de Provence, Pont du Gard (Roman Aqueduct)... The list is long and the best is to come and see it by yourself...and discover the rest.
Be a guest to one of the world's most exclusive tables. France, land of gourmets and culinary arts, offers a bewildering array of food and wines from delicious simple fare to exquisite haute cuisine. With over 340 sorts of cheese and 450 quality wines France will satisfy every palate.
Beyond gastronomy, from North to South France sparkles with an incredibly rich cultural and historical heritage of famous castles, churches, cathedrals and museums carefully preserved and restored which makes it one the most sought afterand enthralling destination for holidaymakers from around the globe.
France takes prides in the rich and diverse tapestry of its magnificent landscapes which have been celebrated throughout the centuries by its many famous writers, poets and artists in words and creations so many of which have become part of the world's cultural heritage and still inspire today's travellers to discover it for themselves. Whether you are looking for a relaxing beach holiday or want to commune with Nature, whether you wish to step back into history or are searching for an active sporting adventure, France will welcome you with open arms, seduce you with its warmth and entertain you with its wide range of attractions enabling you to achieve that perfect holiday.
A word of advice from Lagrange: French roads are excellent, but not free, so keep some euros handy.
