Keys facts about Provence
Ooh la la
Picasso, Van Gogh, Cézanne... some of history's most iconic artists have flourished below the colour-splashed skylines of Provence. But art's not the only thing this region's famous for – luxury beauty and skincare brand, L’Occitane began right here in the magical town of Manosque.
Have your Marseille
For a glitzy port city with green space galore, it must be Marseille. And in a region of rolling hills and barn-studded vineyards, it's no surprise that this city's 50% parks! If history enchants you, Notre-Dame de la Garde's calling, while the vibrant Le Panier neighbourhood offers French charm and then some.
Language
French
Currency
Euro €
Time difference
+1hr
Local beer
£6
Meal for two
£59.80
Average flight time
2-2.5hrs
