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Provence

France

France

Like many other French regions, the Provence was once Roman territory.  Its name comes from the Latin word for a province. Its history has seen changes of power, the most recent being the Vatican and the Duke of Anjou.  It eventually became part of the region Provence-Alps-Côte d'Azur. Provence is, without a doubt, famous worldwide for its sunny mountain plateaus filled with the scent of the lavender fields. The Route Napoleon (N85) passes Castellane, Digne and Gap and is one of the most popular scenic  drives.  Popular rivers are the Durance and the Verdon, which passes through one of the most impressive gorges – the Grand Canyon du Verdon. It differs from the American gorge of the same name because of its greenness and pleasant climate.  In addition, the drive to lake Ste. Croix is very impressive. The north western area of the Provence is called Vaucluse, which originates from Latin and means closed valley.  It also is home to Mont Ventoux which, at 1909m high, can be seen from faraway.  The best way to the windy summit is to approach from the south. The route up by bike is only recommended for professional cyclists, others will need a car.

 

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Typical Provence

When in summertime the Provence lavender fields colour to purple, you can smell sweet lavender anywhere. Apart from roses, mimosa and jasmine lavender is the most popular plant in perfume industry, with the city of Grasse as its centre. Over 60% of all French natural aroma's is produced here. You can see selling point stands at every bend of the road. The vaporous oil in the lavender flowers are also an important basic for medicines. So it's a true versatile plant, even more when all tales about lavender as a love potion should be true...

 

The pope palace at the Rhône border from the times when Avignon was the popes residence is an impressive building, but the famous bridge from the children's song “sur le pont d'Avignon, on y dance...” is next to it (dancing is allowed). Along the Route Napoleon (N85) you can buy small bottles of perfume. Visit Die, Digne or Forcalquier. Of course you must see the Grand Canyon du Verdon, but the red coloured Luberon mountains are magnificent as well.

 

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