Provence Travel Notes and Things to Do

Provence, in southern France bordering on Italy, the Mediterranean and the Alps, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in France. It has mild weather, lots of sunshine, beach towns, mountain towns, olive trees, cherry trees, vineyards, great restaurants, art, historic sites, and more. The Cote d'Azur is the southern part of Provence, on the coast.

Provence Travel Notes

Kathy, Charley and Kelly's Best of Provence

Activities for Children and Families: Things to do in the Luberon area of Provence; hiking, exploring, markets, etc.

Food for Children and Families: Finding food for non-adventurous eaters in the restaurants and cafes of Provence.

Hiking in the Luberon: Basics for hiking, how to plan your trip, details for four hikes.

Travel Notes

Cistercian Abbeys: The Three Sisters of Provence: Three medieval abbeys: Silvacane, Senanque and Thoronet.

The Outdoor Markets of Provence: How to find them and what to expect.

One Man's View - Things to Not See in Provence: A few things to avoid when traveling in Provence.

Things to Do In and Around Nice: Nice is on the coast of the Provence region.

Postcards from France

Postcards from France: Short vignettes about events in France. A hike in the Luberon, lunch at Oustau de Baumaniere, American Thanksgiving in Provence, the Apt market, why I want to be a dog in Arles, King Albert's Hut.

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