Provence-Alpes
Located 65 km from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport and half-way between Cannes and
Saint-Tropez (38 km), Saint-Raphaël is a delightful Mediterranean sea resort set
at the foot of the magnificent Estérel Hills.
Provence-Alpes-Cote-d'Azur
Welcome to the Provence Alpes region, regional guides, local weather, current events, news and what's on listings.
Saint-Raphael
Located 65 km from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport and half-way between Cannes and
Saint-Tropez (38 km), Saint-Raphaël is a delightful Mediterranean sea resort set
at the foot of the magnificent Estérel Hills.
Marseille for kids
Marseille has something for "minots" as well. A variety of children's activities are available thanks to the Educational Department of the Marseille museums...Eating Out In Marseille
The friendly atmosphere is the main flavour of meals here in Marseille where the typical daily fare includes olive oil and garlic. At the crossroads of the Mediterranean, Marseille is no stranger to foreign cuisine and has even adopted
some recipes as its own...Marseille a city of art and culture
City of art and culture, Marseille will surprise you with its many wonders. The traditional and the contemporary go hand in hand in this city with a history that goes back 26 centuries...
Three Weeks in May
When screen and stage writer Christopher Neame saw a professional production of Blithe Spirit in the Luberon a couple of years back, he became convinced that there was great potential for English theatre in Provence...
The Magnificent Camargue
The Camargue is a vast river delta stretching across more than 360sq miles on
the French Mediterranean coast where the Rhone river forks in two and meets the
sea. The largest river delta in Europe the Camargue is a beautiful area made up
of large lakes, salt pans and lagoons, the area is rich in history and tradition...Provence, a region for inspiration
Since the 19th century, southern France, especially the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur region has inspired many famous painters. It attracts for its various landscapes, rich colours and particular light...
Skiing in the Provence Alpes
The southern alps region of Provence offers some of the best winter skiing
and snowboarding available in France...The Provence Alpes Region
The
Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur is a region in the south east of France it was once
the French province of Provence, it is made up of six departements:
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Alpes-Maritimes, Bouches-du-Rhône, Hautes-Alpes, Var
and Vaucluse...Planning your Provence holiday in Fayence
Holidays in Provence generally mean Peter Mayle territory or the Cote d'Azur. Great, that means that up in the hills behind Cannes and near Grasse you have a quiet, select few who can enjoy all the good stuff without the crowds: sunshine, ...
Cassis....or Cassis?
The other Cassis is a little town in the Bouches-du-Rhone department of Provence. It's a port, to be exact, and sits on the coast (as ports tend to do) just a couple of dozen kilometers east of France's second city, Marseille. It's a charming...The Wolves of Mercantour
Do something different this year and visit the Mercantour National Park close to the Italian border in the South of France. Situated east of Cote d'Azur in the Alpes Maritime the park covers over 685 km2 of stunningly beautiful...Avignon - Great City Of The Popes
Avignon, an enticing medieval town in southern France, is found in the region of Provence. At times referred to as city of the popes, Avignon was sanctuary for nine such men who sought reprieve from the hostilities of... Provence Alpes Weather: Digne-les-Bains
Current weather conditions and 4 day outlook for Digne-les-Bains, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence...
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Provence Alpes Weather: Nice, alpes-maritimes
Current weather conditions and 4 day outlook for Nice, Alpes-Maritimes...
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Provence Alpes Weather: Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone
Current weather conditions and 4 day outlook for Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone...
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Provence Alpes Weather: Gap, Hautes-Alpes
Current weather conditions and 4 day outlook for Gap, Hautes-Alpes...
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Provence Alpes Weather: Avignon, Vaucluse
Current weather conditions and 4 day outlook for Avignon, Vaucluse...
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Provence Alpes Weather: Toulon, Var
Current weather conditions and 4 day outlook for Toulon, Var...
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Known as the garden of France the Loire valley is packed with historical towns and crammed with some of the most beautiful châteaux France has to offer. We take a look at five of...