French glamour has roots in the country’s southern region, where centuries-old hilltop villages cling like barnacles to bluffs and scenic highways serpentine the shoreline.
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From the glamorous Côte d’Azur to the rural traditions of Provence’s interior, this region in the south of France is a bright spot on the Mediterranean coastline.
In northern Ventoux, tour a snail farm and learn how to cook the creatures with traditional French techniques.
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Arles, France set the scene for many of the impressionist artist’s most famous works.
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Step into Starry Night Over the Rhone as you stroll along the river, or relax in Place du Forum, the historical city centre famously depicted in Café Terrace at Night.
Many chambre d’hôtes (B&Bs) are on farms, wineries or historic properties and are highly sought after for an authentic Provence experience.
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