To do list in Provence

For this last article of my blog, I decided to focus on our wonderful region which is the Provence. Well known world-wide, I'll show you the place to be if you decided to come see us.

Aix en Provence

Aix-en-Provence is a French commune, the ancient capital of Provence, sub-prefecture of the Bouche-Du-Rhône in the region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.Spa town, Aix-en-Provence is especially known for its cultural heritage: the University of Aix has been created since 1409, the city is particularly associated with Émile Zola and Paul Cézanne, who was born there.Aix-en-Provence is now world famous for its festivals of opera and Easter, rich and beautiful architectural heritage, including its plush hotels Baroque individuals, as well as its elegance and lifestyle.Many tourists go there every year in search of Provençal authenticity and to enjoy the charm of its historic city center but also that of nature, vineyards and surrounding olive fields.But Aix is ​​also modern, since 2000 many projects were launched such as Sextius-Mirabeau quarter, composed of Provençal Paths, the Grand Theatre de Provence, black pavilion, a new conservatory, and more recently, the Camp, international campus research and seminars, the digital division of Constance. You will therefore understand, Aix is ​​a perfect city to spend the day for shopping and have a drink on the Cours Mirabeau.

Cassis

Cassis is a commune in the department of Bouches-du-Rhône and the administrative Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. It is characterized by cliffs and coves on its territory and for the wines of Cassis (white, but pink) products in the region. Tourism plays an important role in the economy of this county. Cassis is popular in summer for the quality of its beaches and its landscape with the Cap Canaille.

St Victoire Mountain

Located at the east of Aix-en-Provence, she gained international fame thanks in part to the sixty works of the painter Paul Cézanne which it is subject. Paradise for hikers, climbers and nature lovers, it is a major element of Aix landscape.

Baux de Provence

Les Baux-de-Provence is a French commune inthe Bouche-du-Rhône of the department and the region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.
Les Baux, located in the Alpilles, are now primarily a tourist site before being a place of life. They are one of the most beautiful villages in France and welcome over a million and a half visitors a year. 22 inhabitants still live within the walls of Baux - the upper part of the village - 381 inhabitants and for the whole town.

Avignon

Nicknamed the "City of Popes" because of the presence of popes from 1309 to 1423 and is currently the largest city and capital of the department of Vaucluse. This is one of the few French cities to have preserved its ramparts, its historic center, composed of the Papal Palace, the Episcopal Ensemble, the Rocher des Doms and the Avignon Bridge. It was classified world heritage of UNESCO.