The area of Provence is quite laid back. The one thing that many tourists go here is for the various vineyards that are so abundant. Wine tasting is not necessarily a sight to see but should certainly be high on your list if you are in the area of Provence on vacation.
There are numerous small villages and castles that dot the landscape Each having its own history and stories to tell. Hopefully this might serve as a small guide to help you pick out what areas you find the most fascinating during your journeys.
Vaucluse and the Luberon
The Luberon was made famous through the works of Peter Mayle and this area offers many great sights to see including some of the better forested areas of France. Many small villages occupy this area and are mostly populated by the locals as not too many tourists have bought up land and property here. You could easily lose yourself soaking up the atmosphere while just gazing at the world go by.
Bouches-du-Rhône
This area includes the port city of Marseille. This is an area where painters where known to get away from it all and have included such greats as Henri Matisse and Raoul Dufy. Any area where some of the great artists chose to relax in is high in my book The reasoning is that these artists appreciate beauty and serenity and most likely this area was a great place to find beauty and get away from it all.
Arles
This was the place where Vincent Van Gough lived and worked. Most notably in this town are the well preserved Roman ruins that seem to attract many tourists and other history buffs. A relic that is still used for bull fighting Les Arenes is perhaps one of the best preserved Roman amphitheaters that is still in use today. You can visit this place without taking in a bull fight if you are too squeamish for that.
The area of Provence offers many things to a vast array of people. I am sure that it will be possible for just about everyone to find what they enjoy in this southern area of France.
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