Provence with the family: an authentic land walk

Les Baux-de-Provence, a picturesque village in the Luberon region, is recognized as one of the most beautiful villages in France – « the most beautiful », the Baussencs. Bewitched by the authenticity of the place, walking in narrow paved alleys, eyes intoxicated by the nobility of the plots and old churches, surprised at every street corner with its cultural wealth, hearts are distributed. Perched on its rocky outcrop, this medieval city has kept intact its Provencal soul. This unique historical heritage attracts thousands of tourists every year. An essential visit during a stay, why not go to the most ‘Baux’ village of Provence?

There are the people, the people of the Côte d’Azur, with its red rock, coves and turquoise waters. And then there is Haute Provence. Less well known, but no less proud, with its lush gorges, villages perched in the mountains and lavender fields. True to itself, it still surprises and offers breathtaking landscapes.

The mauve of the lavender fields, the big blue of the sky and the golden yellow of the Provence sun tinged the palettes of painters such as Cézanne and Van Gogh. Provence has seen the birth of authors, Giono Marcel Pagnol, through Alphonse Daudet, who each spoke in their own way of the tones of their homeland.

Borne of a cultural richness, Provence gives of itself to see and to explore. It carries with it the remains of a Roman heritage of which the whole region is a part.

Exploring the Provençal mysteries with your family, it brings on a real appetite! And, it so happens that Provence is a cultural region but also gastronomic. Head to the university town of Aix-en-Provence for a tasty break.

The gastronomic tradition of Provence is built on the products of its soil: fresh fruits and vegetables, olive oils, herbs. The Provence cuisine is a reflection of the region: sunny, colourful, generous and flavoured.