The essential things to know for a successful Provencal trip

Formerly a Province in the South-East of France, Provence is a region rich with a thousand-year-old history and remarkable cultural know-how.

Provence, a destination that goes with charm and sweetness of life

Whether it's for a tourist stay, a family holiday or just a romantic outing for a weekend, Provence has many assets to please its visitors. First of all, it benefits from a Mediterranean climate. In summer, this region has a warm and dry climate. During the winter, the areas near the coast enjoy a mild temperature, while in the Eastern part the atmosphere remains humid. In the North and Northeast, that is, in the Prealps of Digne and those of Pelat and Ubaye, the weather adopts an alpine character. Then, the peaceful hills and the beautiful lavender fields and olive trees contribute to the charm of Provence, not to mention its creeks or its breathtaking white sand beaches. And to top it off, tourists will have the privilege of go up and down the perched villages of the Luberon before visiting the ancient arenas of Arles.

The different landscapes types in Provence

Provence has several types of landscapes, what to marvel at each and everyone. On the first hand there is, for example, the edge of the Mediterranean sea. It is home to the Côte d'Azur, renowned for its paradisiacal beaches and clean air. In this region, chic restaurants and designer boutiques compete with prestigious villas and residences.

The main cities not to be missed in this region are Saint-Tropez, Cannes and Nice. On the other hand, Provence also enjoys the proximity of the Alps and its ski resorts of all kinds. Here, you will enjoy a hilly relief like the Pre-Alps in the central part, to the East and North-East the Southern Alps (3 412 m) and to the south, the Pelat massif which Culminates up to 3 050 m.

A few words about the provencale biodiversity

In order to better discover Provence, you must know the fauna and flora of this region. To begin with, the mountains of the Alps seem to be a perfect place where you'll can meet a rich and diversified biodiversity. In general, they have retained their authenticity, both wild and sublime, which makes their charm. To stay in touch with nature, you can, for example, take a tour in the Mercantour natural park of the Alpes d'Azur, in the Alpes Maritimes department.

Its exceptional climatic condition makes it an ideal refuge for animal species such as ermine, moufflon or marmots. As for the plant species, this park has nearly 2,000 varieties of flowers of which 200 are endemic like the martagon lily and the edelweiss. For more information on Provence, you can consult a cheap travel forum.