Visting Provence
The most amazing places to see, villages to visit and restaurants to enjoy around beautiful Provence, in the south of France.
steph
A superb little village, surrounded by several beautiful mountains and a National Park. Has both the feels of Provence and the Alps, and that mix makes it so special.
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www.barcelonnette.com
Dans l'ambiance chaleureuse d'une 'île dans la montagne', BARCELONNETTE oscille auprès des saisons entre neige et soleil. Chacun trouvera dans les multiples activités proposées celles de son choix : 1ère ville SPORT NATURE de France. Vous pensez détente, soleil, douceur de vivre Pensez BARCELONNETTE. Tourisme culturel, découverte, familial ! BARCELONNETTE vit au coeur du ski.
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steph
Too bad the web can't carry flower odors...
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www.flickr.com
A few picture from Provence this summer.
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steph
What about a stop in the Gorges du Verson, a swim in the Verdon lake, among singing cicadas, before a stop at the nearby beautiful village of Moustier-Sainte-Marie www.moustiers.fr/
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en.wikipedia.org
The Verdon Gorge (in French: Gorges du Verdon or Grand canyon du Verdon), in south-eastern France (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence), is a river canyon that is considered by many to be Europe's most beautiful. It is the world's second largest gorge, at about 25 kilometers in length and more than 300 metres deep. It was formed by the Verdon River, which is named after its startling turquoise-green colour, one of the canyon's most distinguishing characteristics. The most impressive part lies between the towns of Castellane and Moustiers-Ste-Marie, where the river has cut a ravine more than 300 metres down through the limestone mass. At the end of the canyon, the Verdon river flows into the artificial lake of Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon (in French: Lac de Sainte-Croix).
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steph
This is place magic. A river flows out of the mountain, and the water is so clear that you can spot every little living organism at its bottom.
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en.wikipedia.org
Fontaine-de-Vaucluse is a commune of the Vaucluse département in southern France. The fountain, or spring, of Vaucluse, situated at the feet of a steep cliff 230 metres high, is the biggest spring in France. It is also the fifth largest in the world with an annual flow of 630 million cubic metres.
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steph
A great site in the Luberon (Provence), surrounded by lavender fields. en.wikipedia.org
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patrimoinesregionaux.free.fr
Sénanque Abbey (Occitan: abadiá de Senhanca, French: Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque) is a Cistercian abbey near the village of Gordes in the département of the Vaucluse in Provence, France.
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steph
This is what we call the Colorado of Provence, amazing colors and a beautiful little village.
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www.roussillon-provence.com
présentation du village de Roussillon, au coeur des ocres, entre Luberon et Monts de Vaucluse, sous le soleil de la Provence:histoire, hébergement, restauration, commerces, légende de dame Sirmonde...
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steph
Ok this is so famous in Aix-en-Provence, wood-fire pizza to-go, so flavorful, just ridiculous, and at bargain price!
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www.fra.cityvox.fr
The best to-go pizza in Provence.
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steph
One of the best restaurants in Aix-en-Provence, in the most amazing and original setting.
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www.fra.cityvox.fr
This popular trattoria is in an 18th-century town house a few steps from place Rotonde. Regulars include Emanuel Ungaro and many film and fashion types, who mingle with old-time "Aixers." Despite its grandeur, the ambience is unpretentious, even jovial. Crusty bread and small pots of aromatic purées (anchovy and basil) arrive at your table as you sit down. A simple wine, such as Côtes-du-Rhône, goes nicely with the hearty Mediterranean fare. Examples of dishes are pasta Romano flavored with calves' liver, flap mushrooms, and tomato sauce; ravioli with goat cheese; osso buco; a selection of légumes farcies (vegetables such as eggplant and zucchini stuffed with minced meat and herbs); and at least half a dozen kinds of fresh fish.
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steph
A fantastic natural site, one of the most amazing in terms of cliffs falling into the sea.
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fr.wikipedia.org
Une calanque (calanco en provençal, calanca en Corse) est une formation géologique particulière se présentant sous forme d'un vallon étroit et profond à bords escarpés, en partie submergé par la mer. On les trouve sous cette forme autour de la Méditerranée, et sous ce nom dans le Sud-Est de la France.
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steph
The best bouillabaisse in the world, right on the sea.
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www.eng.cityvox.fr
Un cadre exceptionnel. Depuis 1960, le restaurant est géré par la même famille. Il n'est donc pas étonnant de savoir qu'il a acquis depuis 45 ans une belle réputation ; il est d'ailleurs souvent bondé les soirs de week-end.
Situé sur le petit port de la Pointe Rouge, la Riviera offre une très belle vue sur la mer et sa cuisine est surtout composée de poissons tout frais pêchés de la veille et du jour. Les trois spécialités de la maison sont le Pancha Al Grill (assortiment de seiches, de moules, de gambas et de calamars), la fameuse bouillabaisse et le poisson au sel.
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