Holiday apartments and houses in Provence

What do you need to experience in Provence?

A Cultural Landscape between the Alps and the Mediterranean Coast

No matter where you rent your holiday home in the hinterland near the sea or your holiday apartment in Provence, whether on the coast or inland, you won't be far from the nearest sights. In Marseille, the largest city of the region on the Côte d’Azur, art lovers will get their money's worth. The Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean traces the cultural history of this unique landscape. Visual arts can be found in the Museum of Contemporary Art and in the Museum of Fine Arts. Some of Cézanne's paintings also hang here. In Nice, the old town around the harbor is perfect for strolling and promenading. The numerous villas, city palaces, baroque churches, galleries, and museums will keep you enthralled. Continue to the artist and jet-set town of Saint-Tropez, once a tiny fishing village on the shores of the Mediterranean. Gunter Sachs and Brigitte Bardot, as well as comedian Louis de Funès, made the place famous in Germany. In Cannes, one of the world's most important film festivals takes place annually. In Antibes, one of the largest marinas in Europe, super yachts and mega yachts of millionaires and billionaires dock, such as the 85-meter yacht of Saudi Prince al-Walid ibn Talal. In the James Bond film "Never Say Never Again", it was the villain's yacht. Above the harbor stands Fort Carré from 1553. On a tour, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the city and marina. If you are looking for nature after all the jet-set life, don't miss a visit to the Camargue. The wetland in the Rhone delta is a paradise for water birds. Many migratory birds and pink flamingos live here. A horse breed, the Camargue horses, also live in the area. There is just as much to see inland as on the coast. Aix-en-Provence is the historical capital of Provence. The old town consists of a medieval and a Roman part. The Cathedral of Saint-Sauveur, seat of the archbishop, is of architectural history interest. The church was rebuilt several times over the centuries, combining different architectural styles, especially Gothic and Renaissance. Nîmes enchants visitors with its numerous buildings from Roman times. At the center of the old town stands the impressive amphitheater, with a capacity of 25,000 spectators, dating back to the 1st century AD. The temple Maison Carrée is also from this time, close to the theater. At Vers-Pont-du-Gard, the Pont du Gard aqueduct from this time remains preserved. This technical building is an impressive example of the Roman architectural skills 2,000 years ago. The medieval structures in Avignon are no less impressive. In the 14th century, popes and antipopes resided in a monumental palace here. Together with the famous and sung-about bridge of Avignon, the Papal Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Between 1335 and 1430, the Papal Palace was the residence of various popes and antipopes. On the square in front of the UNESCO World Heritage Palace, you can enjoy a glass of wine or Pastis with ice and water. The hustle and bustle on the square and the centuries before your eyes pass by. This is pure southern French lifestyle. If you want to experience Provence as a cultural landscape, visit the Plateau of Valensole to see lavender and almond cultivation. At the annual Lavender Festival (Fête de la Lavande), the event revolves around the purple blossoming and delicately fragrant bushes. Hikers will enjoy the Grand Canyon du Verdon, the 700-meter-deep Verdon Gorge. Spectacular hiking trails run along the slopes and deep down in the valley. On climbing routes, you can master the steep flanks of the canyon and gorges. Mont Ventoux is a dominant, 1909-meter-high mountain in the French Provence. The Celts probably worshiped it as a sacred mountain. The Ventoux became popular across the region after being climbed and described by Francesco Petrarca in 1336. For hikers, this is worth a trip alongside the Luberon. Otherwise, explore the surrounding communities.