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Provence and The Cote D'azur (French Riveria)
Home » France » France - Cities And Regions » Provence and The Cote D'azur (French Riveria)Posted by Your Guide on May 17, 2006 4:49 PM
Provence is located on the Mediterranean, with the Rhone bordering on the west and the Alps on the east. The northern portion of the region is what is usually thought of as Provence, while the coastal towns form the legendary French Riveria. Heavily settled by the Romans, ruins abound everywhere in Provence, making for interesting exploration. The city of Avignon was the capitol of Christianity in the 14th century. As a result, it is a charming medieval city. Other towns to tour are Arles, Aix-en-Provence, and Marseille
The French Riveria boasts movie-famous locations like St-Tropez, Nice, and Cannes, notable for its film festival, held every May. Celebrities descend upon the fashionable shores for this glitzy event, leaving Hollywood left looking like a rumpled younger sibling.
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