Everything you need to know
Provence, a region in southeastern France bordering Italy and the Mediterranean Sea, is known for its diverse landscapes, from the Southern Alps and Camargue plains to rolling vineyards, olive groves, pine forests and lavender fields. To the south is the Côte d’Azur (or French Riviera), where the elegant city of Nice and glamorous resort towns such as Saint-Tropez and Cannes line the coast. We’d recommend catching the Eurostar from London St Pancras to Avignon or Marseille and you’ll be in Provence by lunch. You can also fly to Nice or Marseille from most UK airports and drive along the coast or up into the Verdon Natural Regional Park.