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Cote d'Azur – Provence Holiday Guide

Scenic natural splendor that will take your breath away; charming towns and villages that will warm your heart; enigmatic natural treasures that will bring out the explorer in you and the culture, traditions and cuisine of the place will leave you fascinated and hungry for more. Well, this is the kind of impact that Provence in Cote d’Azur has on anyone visiting the place for the first time or for the umpteen number of times.

Ideally situated between the Mediterranean coastline and the Alps, Provence allures visitors with its olive groves, lavender fields, bucolic farms and age-old legends and lore. Unearth the secrets of this enigmatic region from the comfort of a vacation rental home. Book a villa with a pool, an apartment, an apartment, holiday home or a condo and make your self completely at home while you discover the myriad facets of this beautiful place.

Sightseeing in Cote d’Azur – Provence

  • Atelier Cézanne: Visit the studio of the renowned Paul Cézanne in Aix-in-Provence, which unfortunately doesn’t hold any of his works, but has been preserved to give a glimpse into this celebrated artiste’s life.

  • Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde: This is one of the most remarkable and significant landmarks in the effervescent and the culturally rich city of Marseilles. Adorned with colored marble, intricate mosaics and murals, this domed basilica rises from the city’s highest hill Le Garde and offers spectacular views of the city’s canopy of terracotta roofs.

  • Musée Angladon: Art aficionados can visit this museum in Marseilles to browse through some of the original works by celebrated artists such as Picasso, Cézanne, Sisley, Manet, Degas, and others. The museum also houses the only Van Gogh painting in Provence – Railway Wagons.


Dining in Cote d’Azur – Provence

Food in Provence, like in the rest of the country, is invariably excellent. When it comes to food, the French standards are very high – the people simply don’t tolerate a lackluster preparation. The food in Provence is the culmination of centuries of the intense study in culinary arts. Added to this is the fact that there are many types of dining experiences to choose from.

Restaurants in Provence are very formal. They usually have a selection of set menus, each with a different price tag. If you are looking for more informal surroundings, you can dine in a bistrot which also has more individual items. Cafes are even more casual, serving coffee, sandwiches, pizzas and the ubiquitous croque monsieur.

When it comes to drinks, all wines are of fine quality, with the local favorite being the rosé - a dry, light win which is a perfect accompaniment to an afternoon picnic of bread and cheese.

Nightlife and Entertainment in Cote d’Azur – Provence

Provence boasts some great bars in its scenic towns where you can enjoy the scenery and watch people while guzzling down some of the region’s best wines. Some of the most hip and happenings clubs can be found in  Marseilles, a city which enjoys a reputation for great music and the exciting fervor that it witnessed here each night. Aix-en-Provence also has many restaurants with Jazz evenings and cabarets with dinner.

Golfing in Cote d’Azur – Provence

The undulating scenic views form a perfect backdrop for a game of golf and the golfers can look forward to playing difficult shots in some of the most scenic and challenging courses in Provence in Cote d’Azur.

  • Four Seasons Golf Club: With two 18-hole golf courses, the Four Seasons Golf Club offers golfers the chance to play a fascinating game amid spectacular scenic surroundings.

  • Provence Country Club: Surrounded by the wooded hills and the mountains of Luberon, this spectacular golf course is undoubtedly one of the best golf courses of Europe. Designed by Jean Garïalde, the 18 hole championship course offers challenges set by the lush fairways and the extensive greens.