Details About Provence

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Provence is a former Roman province and is now a region of southeastern France, located on the Mediterranean Sea adjacent to the Italian border. It is now part of the administrative region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur. The traditional region of Provence comprises the departements of Var, Vaucluse, and Bouches-du-Rhone in addition to parts of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and Alpes-Maritimes.
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Attractions

From its herb-scented hills to its yacht-filled harbours, no other region of France fires the imagination as strongly as Provence. See the sights and enjoy the views of historic old Marseille and visit the charming fishing port of Cassis. Or venture into the celebrated Provencal countryside and explore lovely Aix or stroll through Avignon and see the Papal palace, the famed bridge and the hilltop village of Les Baux.

Shopping

Buy lavender, leather goods, Provencal pottery and art.

Currency

The Euro (EUR), the currency of the European Union, is the official currency of France.

 
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