Comments on: 5 Reasons to Visit Provence

By: Ferry France

Ferry France — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:32:46 +0000

Think you have captured a some great places in this list and I am sure that if you had the time this list could have been extended to hundreds of reasons to visit the Provence region. I recently have been on a trip to France and was stunned by the charm of Avignon, this city truly shows what life in France is all about.

Au revoir!

By: Nic

Nic — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:56:42 +0000

And I instantly thought of Mistrals when thinking of a reason to visit! We experienced two, and being that we hiked from village to village, experienced them out on the wide open.

We also loved Gordes and had it been busier, Cavaillon was wonderful as well. And L’isle Sur La Sorgue…I’d go back in a heartbeat and really want to take my mother there.

The transit system was excellent and cheap and learning that the house wine as an afternoon treat was cheap (usually 2 euros) was a great find.

We loved Arles (3 days there) and thought that one day as fine for Avignon.

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By: Cecilia Lewis

Cecilia Lewis — Tue, 25 May 2010 03:24:25 +0000

Wondered why anyone would want to visit Provence after my 3 days there.
We stayed in Arles, which is a a very ugly, dirty, graffitti strewn medieval city. Yes, we had the ” Mistrals” horrible wind. Yes, there are Roman ruins and the ampitheater is still used ( which is nice) but it has bleachers added and is definitely NOT worth the price of admission. The best were the flamingos in the Camorgue ( only the flamingos made it worth it) and the Pont du Gard, which is an amazing Roman aquaduct in a beautiful setting.
The food specialty seems to be Bull steak…………No Thank You.
Our hotel was strange and over priced…..Le Particuliar…..which should be named Le Peculiar. My husband chose it after I had my wallet taken in a second by a pickpocket on the Paris Metro. This hotel advertises solitude and I can tell you that you will have solitude, especially for any service.
I saw the bulls, white horses and flamingos. As far as I am concerned, Provence stinks (literally). DON’T BOTHER……….
..the Dordogne region is much more beautiful and memorable.
Sincerely, Cecilia W. Lewis, Lafayette, CA.

Oh, Ceclia – I am so so sorry that you didn’t have a good time in Provence. It certainly can’t be for everyone, but reading some of your comments I am rememinded of why it is sometimes so very important to enlist to help of a travel consultant, who perhaps could have guided you toward things that might have interested you more, good hotels and restaurants and perhaps have given tips for avoiding the pickpockets. Perhaps you’ll get to return again one day and have your mind changed….

By: Jim M

Jim M — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:30:37 +0000

I had the good fortune of working for a company with a manufacturing facility near Aix-En-Provence, so I had the opportunity to spend a lot of time in Aix. I love the city, and long to return for a visit, with my wife. I experienced all 4 of the first items on your list. You are absolutely correct, those are some of my favorite experiences.

I would also add visiting the Calanques at Cassis. My hosts led me on a hike through the hills, down to the Calanques, on a hot day in July. The swim in the Mediterranean was magnificent after the hike!

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By: Mark H

Mark H — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:24:43 +0000

Such an effort to get the list to just five. There is the superb city of Avignon with its giant papal building. The superb amphitheatre of Arles and the sunsoaked beaches in the south. But you bring back the wonderful reminders of the wonderful and sensory-stimulating markets and their friendly banter, their range of delectable fresh goods and the vibrant colours.
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By: Robin @ My Melange

Robin @ My Melange — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:17:08 +0000

@ Jforest I am so glad the post inspired you to get to Provence. I think our work is done here

@Caitlin I am a sucker for Purple and lavender and am glad Molly included it. And that is one of the sweetest things anyone has said about my site. Thankyouverymuch

By: Caitlin @ Roaming Tales

Caitlin @ Roaming Tales — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:05:40 +0000

What a lovely, evocative post. I especially love that you honed in on the colour purple! Your blog is really rocking it at the moment – I think you deserved to be in the finals for the Bloggies.
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By: jforest

jforest — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:50:51 +0000

Very informative, I need to make my way out of the big cities more often when I’m abroad. This just makes me want to book a flight now!
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