France

MarseilleMarseille, capital of Provence. Either you love it or you hate it. It's a cosmopolitan city, noisy, not very clean all the time but that's what gives it its charm. Marseille, its vieux port,  the panier area, the singing accent of the people of Marseille, the creeks, Notre dame de la Gard and its incredible sunsets.Don't be afraid to discover this city that is unlike any other!Some history: Founded by the Greeks in 600 BC, Marseille is one of the oldest cities in France. Located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, in the south of France, this port city is rich in culture and traditions. It has always been a land of welcome, but also of passage for many migrants and refugees. This cosmopolitan city is, in my opinion, the best city in France. Ilove it for its singing accent, for its always blue sky, for its cicadas, for its creeks and its beaches, for its relatively calm sea, for its gastronomy and also for this impression of permanent escape.

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Saint Remy de Provence Saint remy de provence, a small village of 10,000 inhabitants located in the heart of the Alpilles, which has become an essential stopover if you are staying in the south of France.Birthplace of Nostradamus, astrologer of the 16th century, it is a place of history and culture chosen as a destination by many celebrities who come here to recharge their batteriesIt is a typical French village as everyone can imagine. Provence has inspired many famous painters and the small town is no exception. The most famous of the artists that these large green spaces and landscapes have inspired is Vincent Van Gogh. If you have planned to spend a few days in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, follow our guide. You can also visit the psychiatric home where he stayed at the end of his life.Essential, you must take a walk in the Massif des Alpilles

You will be amazed by the richness of the fauna and flora of the Alpilles. This natural space is home to a hundred protected animal species and you will find the typical plants and trees of the region. The massif is also home to Lac de Peiroou, an artificial lake with an arch dam. Nestled in the heart of the cliffs, it is not possible to swim there but it is the ideal place to relax and admire the view of this haven of peace.

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

Les Baux de Provence Neighbor of St Remy de Provence, it is also a must to visit during your holidays in the heart of La Provence. Its particularity is that it is located on a rocky plateau which offers exceptional landscapes that will take your breath away. Everything can be visited on foot which is all the more pleasantThe village of Les Baux-de-Provence is ranked among the most beautiful in France. After all, it has an incredibly rich heritage, of which the citadel is the highlight. If there is one unmissable place to visit in Les Baux-de-Provence, it is its Château. Located on a rocky bar on the southern flank of the Alpilles, it is one of the oldest feudal establishments in Europe!Also, in the Vallon de la Fontaine, near the old washhouse, you will find this elegant corner pavilion in the Renaissance style. It once decorated a garden belonging to the Baux family.My last must to is les carrières de lumière, you cannot fail to take a tour of these . Located in the Val d'Enfer, these monumental limestone quarries host immersive exhibitions. Representations of masterpieces are thus projected onto the huge walls, pillars and floors of the quarry.

Les Baux-de-Provence

A couple of days in the heart of La Provence, this beautiful area in the south of France

La Provence, this part of south of France so lovely

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