Provence > Provence Experience

Advantages: A LOVELY PLACE
Disadvantages: ONLY FOR SUMMER TIME

...prosperity precedes the fastening of Provence with France. Religious wars in the Revolution The religious wars as a result of the presence of numerous Vaudois in Luberon, will have grave repercussions in all the country of Apt The second decade of the XVIIIth century is marked by the epidemic of plague (1720/21) which affects profoundly the country of Apt. The Revolution is going to meet two rival factions. The end of the XIXth century is especially ...
...(since XVIIIth s) ochre, iron(mines) of Rustrel), hats, candles and candied fruits which take little by little the head of the aptésiennes productions. The railroad will be for a while, the essential outlet of these productions among which most will not survive the competitions of villages geographically better placed and the new techniques. The Regional Natural reserve of Luberon establishes(constitutes) the element of balance which appeals to a ... Read review

Advantages: Great Area
Disadvantages: Long Journey

...to a little village in Provence called Viens. Viens is a peaceful little town, which is an hour’s drive from Avigon and Marseille. We are lucky enough to have relatives that live in Viens Who own a large amount of land, which has a house with 7 bedrooms and a poolside bungalow, which can sleep 10 people at one time. Viens has little to do but in the surrounding area there are lots of activity centres and in the nearest town there is a market, which ... Read review

Advantages: 300 days of sunshine per year
Disadvantages: hard to get there

I recently went to St Paul-de-Vence for my holiday. I am lucky enough to have a friend who owns a beautiful 5 bedroom house with a large swimming pool, so accommodation wasn't a worry for me. I was quite happy to sit by the pool and soak up the sun, but I also enjoyed going down to the village to look in all the lovely small shops and local markets. I thought I would write this review and share it with you. I hope you enjoy it" St Paul-De-Vence. ...
...mountains and sea, overlooking the Mediterranean sea on the world renowned French Riviera. It stretches over 1,700 acres and is home to over 3,000 inhabitants, 300 of which live within St Paul village. St Paul de vence is one of the most visited, best preserved and well kept medieval towns in France. No cars are allowed into the town because of the narrow streets, which adds to the charm of this town. Only residents are allowed to take their cars ... Read review

Advantages: Friendly people, gorgeous scenery, lovely red wine :-D
Disadvantages: Too hot at times

...partner and I went to Provence for 6 days to celebrate my birthday and loved it. The plan was to see the lavender fields and the sunflowers but unfortunately we were a little late as the majority of lavender was harvested in July but we did manage to find a few fields at a place called Sault and it was beautiful to see, it looks like lakes of rippling purple water and smells gorgeous. Even more impressive though was an enormous field of 6ft high ...
...the service excellent and the setting just perfect. I just wish we'd tried the hotel out for our last night as it looked very welcoming but maybe next time! www.hotel-lhermitage.com www.hoteldespins.net I hope you find this useful and if you venture to Provence have a fantastic time! ... Read review

Advantages: Stunning scenery
Disadvantages: Can be quite hair-raising

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