Top 10 Must See Places in France's Provence & Cote d'Azur
Top 10 Must See Places in Provence & Cote d'Azur according to DK (France)
10. Casino de Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo is situated on a prominent escarpment at the base of the Maritime Alps along the French Riviera. Near the western end of the quarter is the world-famous Place du Casino, the gambling center which has made Monte Carlo an international byword for the extravagant display and reckless dispersal of wealth.
9. Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque
Sénanque Abbey is a Cistercian abbey near the village of Gordes in the département of the Vaucluse in Provence. It was founded in 1148 under the patronage of Alfant, bishop of Cavaillon, and Ramon Berenguer II, Count of Barcelona, Count of Provence, by Cistercian monks who came from Mazan Abbey in the Ardèche. Temporary huts housed the first community of impoverished monks.
8. Vaison-la-Romaine
Vaison-la-Romaine (Latin: Vasio Vocontiorum) is a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France. The historic section is in two parts, the Colline du Château on a height on one side of the Ouvèze, the upper city and on the opposite bank, the lower city centered on the Colline de la Villasse.
7. The Camargue
The Camargue is the region located south of Arles, France, between the Mediterranean Sea and the two arms of the Rhône River delta. The eastern arm is called the Grand Rhône; the western one is the Petit Rhône.
6. St-Tropez
Saint-Tropez is a town in the French Riviera. Made famous by Brigitte Bardot, it has for long has been a hot destination for the rich and famous. But the town has plenty for everyone. The village itself is easily walked and enjoyed. The waterfront is crowded with cafes and shops with elite offerings. A block or two inland, through narrow streets and alleys, you'll find fewer stores and cafes, quaint and interesting studios, homes and a few historical structures.
5. Vieux Nice
Nice is a large city in France on the French Riviera. It's a popular destination for vacationers both young and old, with something to offer nearly everyone. It is well known for the beautiful view on the Promenade des Anglais, its famous waterfront, and is an ethnically diverse port city. The old town (Vieux Nice) beneath the hill is a maze of streets and alleys, with many picturesque houses, boutiques and home to the daily flower and fruit market of the Cours Saleya.
4. Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence is a small, classically Provençal town, famous for being home to Cézanne; the addition of the TGV (high-speed train) station has brought lots of vacationers from the north, and Aix has turned into a shopping town with high variety and representation considering its small size.
3. Roman Arles
Remote, uneventful, but definitely no waste of time, Arles is absolutely steeped in Provençal culture. The museums are small, but have some interested artifacts. Unfortunately there are no Van Goghs to be found in the city, despite the fact that his residence in Arles was his most productive. Chico Bouchiki, co-founder of the gypsy kings, as well as the rest of the band, is from Arles. Take a lazy stroll along the Rhône, dip into a café and continue strolling.
2. Grand Canyon du Verdon
The Verdon Gorge (in French: Gorges du Verdon or Grand canyon du Verdon), in south-eastern France (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence), is a river canyon that is often considered to be one of Europe's most beautiful. It is about 25 kilometres long and up to 700 metres deep. The most impressive part lies between the towns of Castellane and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, where the river has cut a ravine to a depth of 700 metres through the limestone mass.
1. Palais des Papes
The Palais des Papes (Papal palace) is a historical palace in Avignon, southern France, one of the largest and most important medieval Gothic buildings in Europe. One time fortress and palace, the papal residence was the seat of Western Christianity during the 14th century.
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Vaison-la-Romaine | Journey Thru History
Vaison-la-Romaine (Latin: Vasio Julia Vocontiorum), a commune in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France, has many Roman ruins. Both in the upper and lower parts of the city divided by the Ouvèze river, an area that has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. In the late 4th century BCE Vaison became capital of the Vocontii, a Celtic tribe.
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March 4, 2016Michael BratellDark Heart Of The Woods, Gallia Narbonensis, Hands Of Doom, Journey Thru History, oppidum, Perseus Records, Provence, Roman Empire, The Pompeii of France, Vaison-la-Romaine, Vasio Julia Vocontiorum, Vocontii Leave a comment
Vaison-la-Romaine (Latin: Vasio Julia Vocontiorum), sometimes referred to as “The Pompeii of France” is a commune in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region in southeastern France, and indeed has many wonderful Roman ruins. Both in the upper and lower parts of the city divided by the Ouvèze river, an area that has been inhabited at least since the Bronze Age. In the late 4th century BCE Vaison became capital of the Vocontii, a Celtic tribe.
The Roman conquest in (125-118 BCE) still allowed the Vocontii some autonomy as they managed to maintain their religious center in Luc-en-Diois. Vocontii authority in the Romanization of the Celtic oppidum (large fortified Iron Age settlent) meant the city plan wasn’t completely done over according to Roman orthography. Modern archeology (work done by Christian Goudineau) suggests that Vocontian aristocrats moved down from the oppidum and established villas along the river, around which the Gallo-Roman city then grew.
Vasio would become one of the richest cities of the Roman province Gallia Narbonensis, with many geometric mosaic pavements and a small theatre, probably built during the reign of Tiberius as his statue was found in a prominent place on its site. Also found in the theatre during the 19th century was The Polyclitan Vaison Diadumenos (now in British Museum) and Augustan historian Pompeius Trogus is an example of a prominent Roman born at Vasio.
Barbarian invasions then soon followed after the first raid hit in 276, from which Vasio actually recovered, but in the 5th century the state of affairs where such as the general disorder meant that Christians had began reusing the theatre benches as tombstones. Vaison then first belonged to the Burgundians, was taken by the Ostrogoths in 527, then by Clotaire I, King of the Franks in 545, and then became part of Provence.
Vaison-la-Romaine is well worth a visit, it’s obvius provencal charm aside it’s of particular interest for its geography and Roman ruins. The valley floor was safe from attacks during both Roman and modern times but during the Dark Ages attacks were frequent, and the medieval town retreated high on the rocky cliff to a more defensible position. The Roman ruins are found down in the valley on the banks of the river crossed by an ancient bridge from the 1st century CE, where the modern town is also located.
Reconstructions and fly-over shots in the film are by the Musée archéologique de Vaison-la-Romaine , Additional shots of the bridge from the film Vaison ville romaine éternelle.
The song in the film is ’Dark Heart of the Woods’ by Hands Of Doom.
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Vaison la Romaine, France 6/1-3/2014
We relocated from Beaulieu-Sur-Mer to a medieval village, Vaison-la-Romaine. Perched high on a hill with steep cliffs this ancient village looks over the newer town and beautiful rural scenery. This was our new home base for 3 nights in a delightful large B&B (formerly the home of a bishop). This video features photos of this location.
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Septembre 2014 : villes, villages et sites visités.
Abbaye de Montmajour
Abbaye de Senanque
Abbaye de Silvacane
Abbaye St-Hilaire
Abbaye Saint-Roman
Aigueze
Alba-la-Romaine
Arles
Avignon
Balazuc
Barjac
Bonnieux
Chamaret
Chapelle saint-Sulpice
Chapelle Saint-Laurent
Charssiers
Chartreuse de Bonpas
Chartreuse de Valbonne
Chateau d'Allegre
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Colorado Provençal
Cornillon
Crestet
Crillon-le-Brave
Dentelles de Montmirail
Gordes
Gorges Ardèche
Gorges de la Beaume
Gorges de la Ligne
Gorges de la Nesque
Goudargues
Grignan
La garde Adhemar
La Roque-sur-Cèze
Labeaume
Largentière
Le Barroux
Le-Poët-Laval
Les Baux de provence
Lourmarin
Lussan
Menerbes
Mont Ventoux
Montclus
Mornas
Moulin de Daudet
Nimes
Nyons
Pont du Gard
Rochecolombe
Rochegude
Rochemaure
Rocher de Sampzon
Roussillon
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
Sceautres
Seguret
Saint-Montant
Saint-Pantaleon
Suze-la-Rousse
Taillades
Tarascon
Taulignan
Uzes
Vaison-la-Romaine
Vallon-pont-d'Arc
Venasque
Village des Bories
Vogué
Apt, France, Provence [HD] (videoturysta.eu)
[EN] Apt is a town in Provence, worth visiting, beautifully located in the Luberon National Park, about 15 km north-east of Bonnieux and 10 km east of Roussillon. We visited it on the occasion of driving in the direction of Le Colorado Provencal de Rustrel. In 2017, this town was included in the 19th stage of the Tour de France cycling race.
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[FR] Apt est une ville en Provence, joliment située dans le parc national du Luberon, à environ 15 km au nord-est de Bonnieux et à 10 km à l'est de Roussillon. Nous l'avons visité à l'occasion d'aller au Le Colorado Provençal de Rustrel. En 2017, cette ville a été incluse dans la 19ème étape du Tour de France.
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[PL] Apt to warte odwiedzenia miasto w Prowansji, pięknie położone w parku narodowym Luberon, około 15 km na północny-wschód od Bonnieux oraz 10 km na wschód od Roussillon. My odwiedziliśmy je niejako przy okazji, jadąc w kierunku Le Colorado Provencal de Rustrel. W roku 2017 przebiegał tędy 19. etap wyścigu kolarskiego Tour de France.
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The Best of the Cote du Rhone Villages
Best of the Cote du Rhone villages: Le Crestet, Suzette, Gigondas, Seguret, as well as Le Col de la Chain Mountain Pass, Domaine de Coyeux vineyard, a view of Sablet and the view from the top of Mont Ventoux. Photos by Lynette and Gary Taylor. The music is a live performance of Chopin's Ballade No. 4 in F minor (Op 52) by Donald Betts; obtained from Musopen.org, a non-profit organization that provides music to the public without copyright restrictions.
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