Provence and the Riviera

Lavender, hill towns and the Mediterranean coast.

The Short List

Beaches · Beaches

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Nice, Cannes, Antibes and hill villages like Èze, along a glamorous blue coast.

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Must-See

Cities · UNESCO

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Avignon's papal palace, Roman Arles and Orange, the Pont du Gard, and purple lavender fields in early summer.

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Must-See

Cities · Ports

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

France's oldest city, with white limestone sea inlets on its edge.

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Nature · Canyons

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Europe's grand canyon, with a green river to paddle.

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If You're Nearby

Festivals & Seasons · Film

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

The world's most glamorous film festival, in May.

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If You're Nearby

Mountains · Cycling

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Provence's bald white giant, a legendary Tour de France climb.

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