Inland Provence

Away from the bright lights of the coastal resorts, there is another Provence, maybe the real Provence: a land of hills and valleys, lavender and vineyards, with picturesque villages dating back centuries, and gorgeous cities like Aix-en-Provence and Avignon that merge the ancient with the modern. Weekly markets in the villages keep the journey from field to table as short as possible and festivals abound, from lavender celebrations to the vast Avignon festival every summer.