| Provence has a range of attractions to offer tourists | | | | carvings from the 17th century adorning the walls and |
| such as its scenic beauty, quaint European villages and | | | | ceilings of this monument. |
| heritage sites. Visitors are sure to enjoy the | | | | 6. Take an Avignon Wine Tour to indulge in some |
| magnificence of this beautiful and versatile Southern | | | | vintage wine tasting. Dating back over 200 years, the |
| French region. Here are some ideas to make the most | | | | vineyards are set amidst beautiful landscapes and |
| of your vacation. | | | | charming villages. You can also purchase their famed |
| 1. Visit the village of Les Baux de Provence perched | | | | red wines at the in-house shops. |
| 245 metres above sea level to view its picturesque | | | | 7. Visit Orange to enjoy its quintessential Roman |
| valley, ancient citadel and a castle straight out of a | | | | essence at the Roman Triumphal Arch and the Antic |
| fairy tale. | | | | Theatre- a brilliantly preserved roman era theatre. |
| 2. Located in the south of Arles, the Camargue | | | | 8. Pay a visit to the oldest city in France, Marseille |
| Wetlands house over 500 species of wildlife and | | | | which is the largest port in France. This town houses |
| exotic birds. Here, visitors can see the famous | | | | top-notch restaurants serving delectable sea food |
| Camargue horses, renowned for their pedigree. | | | | specialities. |
| 3. Visit the Granet Museum Aix-en-Provence that | | | | 9. Catch the spectacular sights of Avignon while you |
| boasts of an enormous collection of over 12,000 | | | | feast on a three course French meal on the Rhone |
| pieces of ancient artefacts and memorabilia. | | | | River Dinner Cruise. The sights include the Saint |
| 4. Get a glimpse of Ancient Rome in all its splendour at | | | | Benezet bridge, Rosher des Doms, the Avignon basin |
| Arles with a trip to see the colony created by Julius | | | | and the Pope's Palace which light up the shore with |
| Caesar, its Roman Amphitheatre and the | | | | their splendour at night. |
| Musée de l'Arles Antique with its collection of | | | | 10. For literature and antique book lovers, the |
| ancient roman artefacts. | | | | Aix-en-Provence Antique Book Market is a revered |
| 5. Cathedrale Saint Sauveur in the old town is an | | | | destination. It stocks an excellent collection of rare and |
| architectural marvel with that has heavily borrowed | | | | second hand titles. Visitors can browse through |
| from both Roman and Gothic architectural styles. Here | | | | hundreds of titles at the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville |
| visitors can view the intricate designs and wood | | | | on the first Sunday of every month. |