Provence

Pros: lush landscapes,history,Roman Ruins. wonderful dining experiences.....
Cons: many tourists and can get crowded in some places.

Well, it was actually only four days, but, in that short time we saw quite a bit of what we wanted to see after reading Peter Mayles book, "A Year In Provence". This was the book that had inspired me to want to visit this very special, extremely...

Pros: Country roads, local wines, great food
Cons: Provence in May? No serious cons.

The airport in Marseilles is a quick flight from Paris, and the car rental company upgraded us from a compact to a Kia Sorrento SUV, which, while certainly roomy and confortable, made me fear that we might yield to the temptation to fill it up with all ...

Pros: Unique experience
Cons: Could not stay longer

A visit to Aix-en-Provence would be incomplete without paying homage of one of it's greatest sons- Cezanne. Paul Cézanne was born in Aix in 1839 and he lived in the Jas De Bouffan neighborhood that is located just outside of the main city area. If you...

Pros: Beautiful Scenery, Interesting towns/sites, Amazing Food/Drink, Easy and Fun
Cons: None

Just returned from a week in Provence – the last week in November to be exact. It was our first real trip to village France and the Provence area in particular. However, everything turned out great and it was perhaps the best “off season” ...

Pros: Peaceful, historic, friendly and inexpensive location from which to visit Provence.
Cons: Very hot in the summer -- seek AC and swimming pools.

If you are seeking the perfect small village to escape to in Provence, Cotignac is the place to go. ...

Pros: Memorable experience, safe, experienced guide, great food!
Cons: May have to get up early!

Ballooning En Provence My husband and I spent a delightful two weeks touring the south of France including Provence. We would stay in one locale for 3-4 days and take day trips to explore the surrounding area. While in western Provence, we based ...

Pros: Great beaches, towns and landscapes. Friendly people too.
Cons: None really.

I just came back from a two weeks vacation in France. I have spent one week in the South, near the Azur Coast, where my grand-parents live. I have been there a few times and I will here give you a little information about the little towns where I spent...

Pros: Life is beautiful!
Cons: The Mistral, tourists clogging up the highway in the summer.

Ever read "A Year in Provence" by Peter Mayle? My American wife and I moved to the Provence some years ago, and I fell in love with part of the region.

First, let's get some prejudices out of the way:
- France is not all about Paris
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Pros: Friendly people and great sites to visit in Nimes and nearby towns.
Cons: None at all

During our 3 weeks holiday in France in 2000 to celebrate our 50th birthdays, we stayed for almost a week in Nimes (pron. neem) and it was fantastic.

We got off our train from Paris and immediately saw why the great French artists flocked to...

Pros: unique, different, and really off the beaten path
Cons: Very warm and humid in the summer

At the mouth of the Rhone River is one of the most fascinating areas in Europe. The lowlands, swamps, lagoons, and coastal marshes of the Camargue are home to French Cowboys (gardians), wild horses, wilder bulls, bible legends, gypsy festivals, and pink...

Pros: Great ambiance, art, architecture, sights, cafes, food, and wine.
Cons: None

I had the opportunity of spending two days in Aix En Provence on my vacation in France April 2001. Aix En Provence's most famous resident was Paul Cezanne, but simply strolling through the tranquility of this part of France and digesting the...

Pros: Oh the food, lavender, beautiful scenery
Cons: Twisty mountain roads, traffic on the coast

What a wonderful time we had in France!

We flew on Air France from Dulles to Paris and arrived safely. Grabbed a cab at Charles de Gaulle and, once again, took the "long way" to the Left Bank where our hotel was. I say this because the...

Pros: Beauty, history, culture, a good travel hub
Cons: a little expensive

There is more to do in Aix and environs than you could do in a lifetime. I lived there for eight years and barely covered the sights within a one hour radius!

A very brief overview of some of the highlights in Aix...

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Pros: good half day trip
Cons: hot in summer

What did officers in the Roman army do after their army careers were over? Retire to the South of France, of course!

This is part of the history of Glanum, a small Roman village uncovered in 1921 near the town St.-Remy-de Provence. Glanum...

Pros: Great food and freindly, helpful service
Cons: Hard to find, tucked away in the back of a building on the Cours Mirabeau

Review Topic:  Restaurants

We walked all over the place to find Antoine Cote for dinner after having it be recommended by an American living in Aix en Provence, whom we met while walking that day. He said it was very good and...