Provence Vacation and Trip Information

Provence is both the name of a town in the southeast of France and a geographical region of the country. Although it is not an actual administrative region of France, its recognition stems from the area’s history: Provence was the first Roman province outside of Italy. Evidence of this can be seen at the Pont du Gard, an aqueduct that was built by the Romans over 2,000 years ago.

If you’re traveling to Provence, you will find great weather, great food and even better wine. A regional specialty of Provence is its rosé wine. Like the rest of the country, Provence’s culinary scene is one of the best in the world. In addition to having very high gastronomic standards, almost every village has a market day, which is when the freshest fruits, vegetables, meats and cheeses can be found.

Look to start your exploration of this magical and historic region in Aix-en-Provence, Avignon or Valence, some of the most popular getaways in the region. The region is a mere three hours from Paris or Lyon on the TGV. Van Gogh spent a fair amount of time in the region painting scenes of the countryside. So make sure not to nap if you plan to traverse the region via train.