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Places to Visit in Provence

 

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Calanques, Cassis
Ranked #1 of 767 attractions in Provence
Category: Geologic Formations
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Ranked #2 of 767 attractions in Provence
Category: Historic Sites; Speciality Museums
Owner description: It took Baroness Béatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild, one of the most original women on the French Riviera, seven years to build... more » Owner description: It took Baroness Béatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild, one of the most original women on the French Riviera, seven years to build one of the most beautiful sites on the Côte d’Azur. An enlightened art enthusiast who travelled back and forth across France and Europe, Béatrice de Rothschild built up an incomparable and eclectic collection of masterpieces: priceless Sèvres and Vincennes porcelain, works by Fragonard, paintings by the masters (Boucher, Carpaccio, Tiepolo, etc.), Louis XVI furniture, and so on. « less
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Ranked #3 of 767 attractions in Provence
Category: Canyons; Geologic Formations; Bodies of Water

It is possible to take a trip for a day from Cannes to the Verdon Canyon and back. Driving from the Riviera and back on a day for hiking is not recommended.  The road is... more »

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Carrieres de Lumieres, Les Baux de Provence
Ranked #4 of 767 attractions in Provence
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Owner description: In the heart of Alpilles, the monumental “Carrières de Lumières” host extraordinary multimedia shows which are unique in the... more » Owner description: In the heart of Alpilles, the monumental “Carrières de Lumières” host extraordinary multimedia shows which are unique in the world. Spectators are totally immersed in the images projected onto all the surfaces of the rock. The ground is completely covered, too, and becomes a vast carpet of images.The site has reopened its doors with the show “Gauguin - Van Gogh, painters of colour”, created by Gianfranco Iannuzzi with Renato Gatto and Massimiliano Siccardi. « less
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Ranked #5 of 767 attractions in Provence
Category: Religious Sites
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Ranked #6 of 767 attractions in Provence
Category: Lookouts; Parks

For Artists, Tourists, Kids & More! Even in December, beautiful sweeping views of the city, the Alps and the Med.  On a sunny day, take the steps up - 100+ so be prepared for... more »

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Montagne Sainte Victoire, Aix-en-Provence
Ranked #7 of 767 attractions in Provence
Category: Mountains
This majestic mountain was the subject of several Paul Cézanne paintings.
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Medieval Walled Village, Tourrettes-sur-Loup
Ranked #8 of 767 attractions in Provence
Category: Neighbourhoods
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Ranked #9 of 767 attractions in Provence
Category: Historic Sites
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Promenade Le Corbusier, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin
Ranked #10 of 767 attractions in Provence
Category: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
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Ranked #11 of 767 attractions in Provence
Category: Historic Walking Areas; Neighbourhoods
Owner description: This historic part of Nice feels like a medieval village with narrow streets curving between old buildings with red-tile... more » Owner description: This historic part of Nice feels like a medieval village with narrow streets curving between old buildings with red-tile roofs, small restaurants and open-markets. « less
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Ranked #12 of 767 attractions in Provence
Category: Museums
This museum has a large collection of works by Marc Chagall, the famous Russian-born painter and designer.
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Ranked #13 of 767 attractions in Provence
Category: Ancient Ruins
Owner description: Built under Emperor Augustus in the 1st century AD, the Roman Theatre of Orange experienced a real rebirth in 2003,... more » Owner description: Built under Emperor Augustus in the 1st century AD, the Roman Theatre of Orange experienced a real rebirth in 2003, transporting visitors back to Imperial Rome. The new tour and the free audioguide in seven languages tell visitors about the shows and social life in the Provencal city during Roman times. In the new projection room, the film, with computer-generated images and reconstructions of shows, retraces the history of the Roman Theatre of Orange. « less
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Promenade A Cheval Chez Elise, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
Ranked #14 of 767 attractions in Provence
Category: Equestrian Trails
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Ranked #15 of 767 attractions in Provence
Category: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Beaches; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
This famous street travels along Nice's Mediterranean waterfront.
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Saint-Paul de Vence, St-Paul-de-Vence
Ranked #16 of 767 attractions in Provence
Category: Historic Walking Areas
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Ranked #17 of 767 attractions in Provence
Category: Art Museums
Owner description: Discover, in the heart of the old village of Mougins, how the beauty of the ancient world has influenced neoclassical, modern... more » Owner description: Discover, in the heart of the old village of Mougins, how the beauty of the ancient world has influenced neoclassical, modern and contemporary art. The Museum’s large and diverse collection of antiquities includes Roman, Greek and Egyptian sculpture, vases, coins, and jewellery, and also the world’s largest private collection of ancient arms and armour. These ancient artworks are interspersed with many classically-inspired paintings, drawings, and scupltures by artists such as Picasso, Matisse, Chagall, Dufy, Cézanne, Rodin, Dali, Andy Warhol, Marc Quinn, Anthony Gormley and Damien Hirst.NewWe will be co-hosting a temporary exhibition with the village of Mougins from the 12th April to 28th May 2012, Myths & Heros.A selection of sculptures, paintings & mosaics by Picasso, Arman, Sosno, Renoir, Rubens, Cezanne & Turchi on display in the Espace Culturelle. « less
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Mont Ventoux, Vaison-la-Romaine
Ranked #18 of 767 attractions in Provence
Category: Biking Trails; Mountains
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Ranked #19 of 767 attractions in Provence
Category: Forests; Historic Sites; Islands
Owner description: Two islands just a boat ride from Cannes, Ste-Marguerite and St-Honorat, are covered by eucalyptus and pine forests and are... more » Owner description: Two islands just a boat ride from Cannes, Ste-Marguerite and St-Honorat, are covered by eucalyptus and pine forests and are home to Fort Royal. « less
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Ranked #20 of 767 attractions in Provence
Category: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
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Ranked #21 of 767 attractions in Provence
Category: Lookouts; Parks; Gardens
Garden of tropical plants on the crest of the hill that dominates Eze.
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Chateau des Baux de Provence, Les Baux de Provence
Ranked #22 of 767 attractions in Provence
Category: Historic Sites; Castles
Owner description: With a view over Provence to the Mediterranean, the Château des Baux is one of the most beautiful sites in France. It is also... more » Owner description: With a view over Provence to the Mediterranean, the Château des Baux is one of the most beautiful sites in France. It is also a unique place marked by a turbulent past of more than ten centuries: from the Counts of Les Baux (who claimed to be descended from King Balthazar) to the Château’s destruction in 1483 by Richelieu after the wars of religion.This medieval stronghold contains both a castle and a village. « less
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St. Paul de Mausolee, Saint-Remy-de-Provence
Ranked #23 of 767 attractions in Provence
Category: Religious Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Psychiatric centre which treated Van Gogh after he cut off his ear.
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Cinema Utopia, Avignon
Ranked #24 of 767 attractions in Provence
Category: Cinemas
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Ranked #25 of 767 attractions in Provence
Category: Trails
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Site Archeologique de Glanum, Saint-Remy-de-Provence
Ranked #26 of 767 attractions in Provence
Category: Historic Sites; History Museums; Ancient Ruins
Owner description: At the heart of the magnificent Alpilles mountains, the archaeological site at Glanum features the remains of an important... more » Owner description: At the heart of the magnificent Alpilles mountains, the archaeological site at Glanum features the remains of an important Roman settlement that prospered from the 6th century BC to the third century AD. This fascinating site includes the ruins of both civic and religious edifices and is unique in Provence. Open:> 1st April to 30th September: from 9.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.> 1st October to 31st March: from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last admission 30 minutes before closing time. Closed:> Mondays from 1st September to 31st March.> 1st January, 1st May, 1st November, 11th November and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 7,50 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 4,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups « less
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Ranked #27 of 767 attractions in Provence
Category: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
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Notre Dame de Beauvoir, Moustiers Sainte-Marie
Ranked #28 of 767 attractions in Provence
Category: Religious Sites
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Le Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
Ranked #29 of 767 attractions in Provence
Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Ranked #30 of 767 attractions in Provence
Category: Scenic Drives
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