Scenic spot introduction:
Provence is world-famous for its lavender and is known as the hometown of lavender. It is also known as the "City of Knights" in Europe because it is the birthplace of the important medieval literary genre of chivalric lyric poetry. The Provence region is located on the Mediterranean coast in southeastern France. Aix (Aix-en-Provence), Marseille , Arles, Gode, Avignon (Avignon), Nimes It is composed of the city of Nimes, etc. It is sunny and beautiful, and is rich in lavender fields and high-quality wines. It has attracted countless tourists since the ancient Greek and Roman times and is still a tourist destination today.Enter this colorful land, where the orange sea of flowers, sunflowers all over the fields, the pure blue sky, pink flamingos, the holy white snow-capped mountains and the purple lavender all over the mountains and fields have created vivid works of many artists. Marseille ;exist Arles Follow the footsteps of Van Gogh around and see the places where he painted his most famous works; ride a Camargue white horse along the beach and feel the sea breeze, or enjoy a wetland tour; go Avignon Visit the private museum to admire the impressive collections there; it is best to walk or ride a bike to Digne-les-Bains at the foot of the mountain. If you drive yourself, you must open the windows and pass through the lavender-covered hillsides to feel that you have truly been there.
Attractions distribution:
Provence is located in the southeast of France, adjacent to the Mediterranean Sea. The Rhone River flows from the Alps to the south of Lyon, and is divided into two major tributaries in the region before flowing into the Mediterranean Sea. The famous lavender viewing areas in the region are the Luberon Mountains and the Simiana Mountains. Abbey of Senanque The flower fields are the most famous lavender viewing spot in the area and also the background story of British Peter Mayle's book "Mountain Life". In Mayle's writing, "Provence" is no longer a simple geographical name, but also represents a simple, carefree, relaxed and lazy lifestyle and a leisurely life mood.Scenic spot features:
Lavender, cultural tours, historic sites tours, vacations and leisure, city sightseeing, Western architecture, sea of flowersTravel Notes of Travellers:
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Tour route:
Day 1 Nice → Marseille
the next day Marseille →Avignon
Day 3 Avignon → Lyon
Day 4: Santa Maria del Popolo → Paris
Best time to visit:
May to October every year is the season when lavender is in full bloom, and it is also the best time to go to Provence to see the sea of flowers.
Shopping recommendations:
Provence is rich in olive oil, aromatic herbs, garlic and spices. Local specialties include aioli (a dish of vegetables and fish mixed with garlic mayonnaise), tapenade, Marseille Bouillabaisse, bourride, rabbit de Provence, pistou soup, etc.
Aniseed wine (wine containing anise, vanilla and cinnamon) is the most famous local wine. The most famous rosé wine of Provence is best eaten with pork or game, while the white wine of Cassis is best eaten with Marseille Seafood chowder.
Scenic spot location:
Europe>France> Marseille city
How to get there:
The train station from Paris to Provence is Gare de Lyon. The type of train you take is the French high-speed TGV train with a speed of up to 300 kilometers per hour. The journey takes about 3 hours.
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