Things to see in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur - What to see in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Historical Monuments in Avignon

Located on the street of dyers, Sorgues beside the river, the Maison du Quatre de Chiffre, or house number four is a beautiful bui

Historical Monuments in Avignon

Benedict XII Cloister

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This cloister is named after the Pope who ordered it to be built, Benedict XII. This Pope was responsible for one of the largest e

Historical Monuments in Avignon

Magna Porta

The Porta Magna, the front door of the Palace of the Popes. Under a Gothic arch finely sculpted figures of angels which seem to su

Harbors in Avignon

Shuttle Boat (Navette fluviale)

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This small boat offers free cruises on the Rhone every 20 minutes, during the months from March to November. The Avignon cithy cou

Historical Monuments in Aix-en-Provence

Clock Tower (Tour de l'Horloge)

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The central clock in Aix en Provence is an iconic monument of the city. It's next to the town hall which is crowned by a bell and

Historical Monuments in Aix-en-Provence

Town Hall (Hotel de Ville)

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Aix en Provence's beautiful town hall dominates one of the most beautiful squares of the city. It was built in the mid-XVII centur

Gardens in Èze

Eze Botanical Garden

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Eze is a village situated between Nice and Monaco which is positioned on top of a cliff. Besides its spectacular views, it is famo

Of Cultural Interest in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and Van Gogh

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The famous painter Van Gogh suffered mental problems that forced him into seclusion in mental hospitals. One of them was in Saint-

Islands in Six-Fours-les-Plages

Archipelago of Embiez

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The island of Embiez belongs to the Ricard family, who fully conditioned it. You can get there from the port of Brusc by transport

Harbors in Saint-Raphaël

Old Port

The old port of Saint Raphael has an amazing ambience in the early hours of the morning! Its filled with fisherman arriving, touri

Squares in Aix-en-Provence

Place des Quatre-Dauphins

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Not far from the centre of Aix-en-Provence, in the Mazarin neighbourhood, this is a lovely square; when I visited, the autumn colo

Castles in Gordes

Chateau de Gordes

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While walking, I took a detour to the village of Gordes where I could admire the castle. Gordes Castle was built in the eleventh c

Casinos in Nice

Palais de la Mediterranee

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Not too far from the Promenade des Anglais, which is Nice's magnificent promenade, you will find the Palais de la Méditerranée. It

Historical Monuments in Cannes

Le Mémorial de Caen

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In front of the Cannes Mayor's Office, in the Plaza of Bernard Cornut Gentille, is the monument dedicated of the fallen soldiers o

Coves in La Ciotat

Cala de Figuerolles

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Known as the "Independent Repulic of Figuerolles", this creek is a wonderful place to visit. As you go downstairs from the car par

Exhibitions in Marsella

La Friche la Belle de Mai

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This former industrial building has been renovated over time to create a cultural centre. It's quite large, divided into several

Villages in Tourrettes-sur-Loup

Tourrettes-sur-Loup

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We traveled there one year ago it was a amazing, it's a beautiful village. I recommend it!!

Villages in Manosque

Manosque

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This French Provencal village has an unusual pear shape. Surrounded by moats, which have replaced the old walls (of which only a

Things to do in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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