Friday, January 9, 2009

Provence-Alpes-Cote d

Provence is a former Roman province and is now a region of south-eastern France, located on the Mediterranean Sea adjacent to France's border with Italy.


It is now part of the administrative region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur (PACA).


Provence Landscape


 The Riviera is bathed in blue - the blue of the sky and sea with its glamorous resorts Saint-Tropez, Cassis, Bormes Mimosas, Saint Raphael, Nice and Cannes.I


nland features its perched villages, the Verdon Canyon, the Ventoux mount, the Alpilles and further along the coast the unique Camargue (Arles, the Baux de Provence, the Saintes Maries de la Mer) and its wild horses and flamingos.G


ranet Museum (Musee Granet), Aix-en-Provence This museum houses a collection of French paintings from the 16th century onwards.


Atelier Cezanne, Aix-en-Provence


 This is the studio of the famous painter Paul Cezanne.I


t has been preserved in its original state. Provence Weather


 In the spring, the weather can be very changeable with sunny days mixed with partial cloud and showers.S


ummers can be very hot although evening temperatures will drop.A


 haze can persist in the early mornings but the sun quickly burns it away.D


uring Autumn (Fall), storms can spring up and be quite fierce in the mountains.A


long the coast Winters are mild, and the sun will be shining brightly still!G


etting there By Plane: The Provence region is well served by flights from the UK.


Marseilles is served by Air France, BA and Easyjet.


Air France, BMI Baby, EasyJet and BA to Nice.


By Car: There are Autoroutes into Provence from Calais: about 10-12 hours driving!


TGV: The TGV (high speed rail service) service is available to the South coast via Paris from Calais (or Eurostar from the UK).


Provence Prices


 This is one of the most expensive regions of France.I


n the chic locations along the coast prices are high and there is demand for quality apartments and villas.A


way from the coast, prices drop substantially. 


 

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