Provence is located in the south of France, extending from the Mediterranean coast to the inland hilly areas, with a big river Phone flowing in the middle. Many historical towns have amazed the world with their beautiful sunshine and blue sky since ancient times.

Scenery features: Six impressions: beaches, flowers, delicacies, art, Roman and medieval architectural relics. The whole Provence region has an unusual charm because of its great variety-the weather is uncertain, the warm wind is warm, the cold wind is wild, the terrain is ups and downs, the plains are vast, the peaks and mountains are steep, the lonely canyons are desolate, and the castles are desolate. From July to August, lavender blooms in the wind, rich colors decorate the green valley, and the slightly spicy fragrance is mixed with the fragrance of burnt grass, which interweaves into the most unforgettable atmosphere in southern France. In terms of food, the greatest advantage of Provence lies in its rich agricultural products. Fresh vegetables and fruits, olive oil, garlic, seafood and spices combine to form a paradise for diners. Local production of high-quality grape wine, of which 2 are high-grade and top-grade wines. Arles, an ancient town in South Provence, is famous for its warm and bright Mediterranean sunshine and fashionable artistic style. Look at the streets, houses and bars here. There is a strong artistic atmosphere everywhere. Ancient Roman architecture (the Arabs are descendants of the ancient Romans), artists' works and people living in modern civilized society live in harmony here. Every year in July, a fashionable international photography festival will be held here. On the Stone Gu Xiang and Little Square, great photographers and romantic figures who are creating trends today will be exhibited.

Flavor food: In Provence, vanilla and olive oil seem to have found their stage. The best lunch combination makes people full of praise. The aroma of pepper, garlic and olives is mixed with Mediterranean fresh fish, and finally it becomes a pot of thick fish soup, which is also the essence of Provencal cooking. Of course, there are countless delicious foods in Provence, including olive oil (chopped salted anchovies, olive oil and garlic on bread), olive sauce (made of sour beans, black olives, anchovies and olive oil), almond dessert, family jam and honey, boat cakes (cookies-like snacks), truffles, Provence spices (thyme, rosemary, etc. The first stop is Avignon. Avignon is the most lively city in Provence. Since the Middle Ages, there have been popes living here. Avignon, which means "the city by the river" or "the city with many strong winds" in the old saying, stands on the high slope of the river RHONE in Provence, protruding from the surrounding plains and valleys, with strong winds blowing all year round. This kind of terrain has always been a place of constant contention between merchants and military strategists, so many sites have been left here. We arrived in Avignon on a summer evening. From Avignon Railway Station, a hundred paces away is a quaint fountain, and further inside is the city center, where two lovers are splashing around. Over their swaying shoulders, everything is natural and peaceful. At dusk at six or seven o'clock in the evening, it seemed to be colored by the setting sun, and the whole town was at ease. Through the bright green phoenix trees on both sides in the midsummer, through the baroque building with beige ochre red like gray in the shadows. On both sides of the road, there are outdoor cafes, and on the ancient windowsill, there are pots of green plants. The small town is bathed in the golden setting sun, and the Palace stands at the top of the ancient city pool, viewing its jurisdiction with a stately attitude. During the Middle Ages (139_1377), Pope Cremon V left Rome because of factional struggles. Avignon was chosen to be stationed in the ground. During this period, he experienced seven popes, and successive popes changed the original bishop's residence into a religious palace with luxurious interior layout. The castle is defended by magnificent towers and heavily guarded, just like the style of a palace. The second stop, Nice, is a beautiful coastal resort in Vieira, which extends from Yale to Menton. The prosperous history of this legendary coast began in the 18th century, when a group of British people built cold-proof villas in Nice. By the 19th century, the British had invested in transforming a local path into a famous boulevard. In the 193s, another Englishman designed the street in Nice today. The luxury hotels built at that time were crowded with nobles, artists and rich people enjoying the warm sunshine and beautiful scenery here in winter. The city of Nice was founded in 6 BC. In the 3rd century, the city of Nice moved from the mountain to the foot of the mountain. This is the old city of Nice today: tall houses, narrow streets and few squares. In order to carve out some squares in these narrow streets, people have to tear down some old buildings. In this way, Luo Saidi Square, which was built in 1825, and St. Repalate Cathedral, which was built in the 17th century, came into being. Saleya Road, which is parallel to the seashore, was first built as a highway, which was built in the early 17th century. Now it has become the busiest place in Nice, where there have been markets for flowers, fruits and vegetables since 1861. In summer, the streets in the old town of Nice are beautiful, cool and very lively. There is still an old tradition here: lunch break. This is a good time to taste a food called "Sokka Cake" which is unique to the local working class. Sokka cake is a kind of baked cake with excellent flavor, which is fried and baked with soybean flour and olive oil, and tastes better when it is hot. Below the fountain in massena Palace is the Palon River. This river separates the new town of Nice from the old town, and it is covered with pedestrian streets and gardens. Matisse Museum and the city of Siem are located on the same mountain. It is in a beautiful Genoese villa built in the 17th century. Flowers and Fruits is the largest oil painting made by Matisse in France. The museum also has his oil paintings, gouache drawings, sketches and sculptures. Visitors can appreciate the talent of this great artist by visiting these artworks. Matisse first came to Nice to live in order to take advantage of the mild climate here to treat diseases. Later, he lived here until his death, staying for 2 years. In the 19th century, Nice was a place where celebrities from all over the world flocked, not to mention nobles and members of the royal family. The widow of Russian Tsar Nicholas I began to settle here in 1856, and soon a group of wealthy Russian nobles built beautiful houses and an Orthodox church here. It is also the largest Orthodox church in the world outside Russia. The third stop is Cannes, Cannes, which is a city that makes fans think! Since 1946, Cannes International Film Festival, one of the most famous film festivals in the world, has been held here every May. Producers, directors, actors and actresses all gather here, hoping to get recognition from the audience. Cannes took on a different look during the film festival. Go directly from Cannes to san rafael via Estelle Beach Road. Along the way, you can see the rugged red rocks going straight into the sea. The blue sea, red rocks and lush plants set off small harbors, forming a most wonderful landscape painting of nature. The fourth stop, Aix en Provence, was once the capital of Provence, only 35 kilometers away from the famous Cote d 'Azur. Since the 12th century, Aix en Provence has been the political, economic, cultural and artistic center of southern France. Its fresh and romantic elegant atmosphere and meticulous and rich artistic atmosphere have made Aix a tourist city that scholars and tourists all over the world love and yearn for. Sunshine, ancient city, stone road, spring water, phoenix tree and lavender endow Axe with colorful and charming colors and rich culture. This small and elegant town has discovered many natural pure springs since ancient Roman times, and once had the reputation of "the hometown of thousands of springs". Up to now, there are many large fountains, spas and swimming pools around the avenues and squares in the urban area. The traditional market in Aix is also a major feature of the local area. Many special foods, all kinds of candied fruits, olive products, and grape wine are well-known specialties. In fact, the most famous place in Aix is the hometown of Cezanne, an impressionist painter. Many of his precious paintings are hidden in many art galleries in the city, as well as Cezanne's former residence and studio. Cezanne's works of art add to the charming artistic atmosphere of Axe, and also make it a temple of art and a world-famous university town in the eyes of students from all over the world. The fifth stop, the San Tropet Peninsula in San Tropet, is an excellent example of two distinct scenes on the French Riviera coast: inland, the city of Ramatouye lies quietly on the hillside, while its neighbor, San Tropez, located by the sea, is noisy and striking. In the coffee around the pier in San Tropet, you can enjoy the golden afterglow of the bay sunset. This small fishing village in the past received 1, tourists every summer, becoming an extension of the left bank of Paris in the Mediterranean. The small fishing village once won the love of the painter Matisse with its colorful buildings and vibrant streets. Its former charm remains the same. Around 195, people in the film industry discovered this small port, which brought it endless dances, many international celebrities and photographers who followed. Luxury yachts have also brought new landscapes here. Nowadays, people only need to wait a few minutes to see a superstar walk by. The sixth stop is Arles, an ancient town in South Provence, Arles, which is famous for its warm and bright Mediterranean sunshine and fashionable artistic style. Look at the streets, houses and bars here. There is a strong artistic atmosphere everywhere. Ancient Roman architecture (the Arabs are descendants of the ancient Romans), artists' works and people living in modern civilized society live in harmony here. Every year in July, a fashionable international photography festival will be held here. On the Stone Gu Xiang and Little Square, great photographers and romantic figures who are creating trends today will be exhibited. Tips: 1. Transportation Travel in Provence, you can take the TGV Paris-Marseille train in Marseille and go to avignon. TGV is the abbreviation of French high-speed railway. The whole journey from Paris to Marseille takes only 3 hours, and avignon is the only stopover, which is about 2.5 hours' drive from Paris. The railway system in Europe is developed. Before going to travel, you can apply for a multi-country railway pass in China in advance. Now the European Train Travel Network has also launched a package of European train tickets and hotel accommodation. At a price of around 4 euros, you can enjoy 3-4 nights of hotel accommodation and train passes. 2. Visa At present, most domestic travel routes to Europe stop in France, and generally only travel in Paris, and there is no travel route to Provence. Individual travel agencies have launched free travel routes in France, which may include Provence. If you want to catch up with the romantic tail of flowering, you can try to travel freely. If you have successfully obtained visas from Australia, Europe, the United States and Canada before, you have a 9% chance to get it by applying for a tourist visa directly on the grounds of free travel. And as long as you get a visa from any Schengen country, you can travel freely in Schengen countries. 3. Gourmet Although Provence is only a small town in the south of France, it almost blends all French cuisine. Eating in Provence is enough to eat all French cuisine! Provence's greatest advantage lies in its rich agricultural products. Fresh fruits and vegetables, olive oil, garlic, seafood and spices combine to form a paradise for diners. Local production of high-quality grape wine, of which 2 are high-grade and top-grade wines. It is no exaggeration to say that when you walk into any restaurant or coffee shop in a small town, you will not be disappointed with its food. Provence cuisine plays an important role in French cuisine. Garlic, tomato, cheese, olive fruit, rich seasoning grass rosymary, thyme, fennel, goats and sheep naturally raised on the hillside ... are the cornerstones of Provence cooking. There is another reason why I love the food here, that is, the wide range of food has deterred many North American tourists: pig's feet, cow's brain, cow's stomach, cow's tail, liver, kidney, snails, rabbits and birds are all common food types. Cooked with butter, tomatoes, garlic and herbs, it tastes thick and rich, which is really delicious. Real mass gourmets should come from French, Italian and China. If Mediterranean flavor is the healthiest diet structure, then Provence flavor is the most delicious Mediterranean food. 3. Regional Arts and Activities The romance of Provence is surrounded by flowers and colors. The most famous is that the painter Van Gogh lived in Provence in the C? te d 'Azur for less than two years, which was the most abundant and unrestrained stage of Van Gogh's life: the gorgeous sunflowers in ARLES and the olive trees in ST"REMY "became the" signs "of Van Gogh's paintings. In downtown ARLES, people can follow the road signs to find the place where Van Gogh created in the past, and even the St. Remy's Mental Hospital keeps the room where Van Gogh lived in the past. There are many activities in this area, which are even more dizzying, from the Monton Lemon Festival in February at the beginning of the year to the art festival in July and August. From the Opera Festival of Ou Hongji to the Lavender Festival in Provence in August, the four seasons echo the unrestrained years in the mountain city. This free color bewitched the inspiration of artists' creation, including Cezanne, Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso and Xia Kaer, who all started a new stage of artistic life in Provence. The hedonism of the Azur Coast also attracted American writer Fitzgerald, British writer D.H. Lawrence, French writer Huxley and Nietzsche to make pilgrimages, and of course, Peter Mayer, who pushed Provence to the peak with Years in the Mountain. The romantic colors of Provence and endless art also attract us to hear about it. 4. Several featured products in Provence: lavender, olive oil and wine. Provence is mentioned, and the flowers in Provence are mentioned. Of course, the most eye-catching thing is the lavender that blooms in July there. Lavender seems to be a praise poem specially composed for Roprovence, which tells in detail the endless beautiful colors and fragrance in Provence. Lavender has always been closely related to people's lives in this area, from the wild lavender scattered in the mountains and plains in the past to the lavender flower fields that have been carefully cared for and cultivated now. All kinds of spices and aromatherapy products made of lavender are naturally one of the souvenirs that must be brought back after traveling to Provence. In Provence, even the expensive olive oil in the market is only one of the usual delicacies here. In La Drome, the northern part of Provence, I drove north along National Highway No.7. In the vast fields, olive trees turned their silver leaves with the wind, shining with gentle silver light, and the sturdy black olives teased the taste buds of tourists. I picked one and put it in my mouth, but the taste was sour, so I knew that olives could not be eaten like this. Some people say: Italy's olive oil may be the best, but Provence's olive oil is the most "quality", from light emerald color to almost transparent golden yellow, different kinds have different flavors. After traveling all over Provence, I realized that Provence is the origin of French pink wine, and 7% of the wines produced in Provence are pink wine. Don't forget the wines in Provence. The top wines of MasdeCadenete Winery are a good gift to bring back to China and enjoy with friends and family.