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PROVENCE

Provence is undoubtedly picture postcard perfect.  Filled with fields of lavender, artistic treasure troves and glamorous seaside towns. Of course the millions of tourists that flock there each year, stop to pause for the obligatory snaps at the tourist hotspots! Whilst a year in Provence would be dreamy, most just don’t have the time. Our guide strives to give you the lowdown on the best things in Provence, so you can maximize your enjoyment. The Absence of Color Many a traveller has ventured to Provence to experience the infamous light and color which attracted famous artists including Matisse and Van Gogh. Poppy fields and the deep purple lavender create beautiful landscapes, but there is also a beauty in the absence of color. Welcome to the Camargue Wetlands. In stark contrast to the traditionally perceived Provence, Camargue has a white washed landscape, filled with salt plains, rice fields…