The name evokes an endless blue sky caressed by a warm wind. Provence is simply irresistible. The muse of many great painters, she delicately deploys her charms. Cézanne and Van Gogh have been inspired by the region's landscapes. Pagnol and Giono popularized the Provençal art of living, long before Peter Mayle arrived. The warm welcome of locals did the rest. To evoke Provence is to summon the song of cicadas, the scent and the purple of lavender fields in bloom, and to see oneself plunging into crystal clear waters.

Provence is a very diverse region that extends from the left bank of the lower Rhône River on the west to the Italian border on the east, embracing the Mediterranean Sea on the south. Most of Provence has a Mediterranean climate, with hot and dry summers, mild winters, and seemingly endless sunshine, inspiring a gentle way of life that has given rise to a certain art of living. From the unavoidable aperitif and petanque matches to the traditional sun-drenched cuisine and fresh rosé wine, an authentic joie de vivre can be found in every corner of Provence. Warm, beautiful, and welcoming, Provence is a fascinating experience.