Among the treasures of Occitan Provence, its villages, ranked among the most beautiful in France, occupy a special place. Genuine jewels ofsouthern authenticity, they welcome you to a setting bathed in light and steeped in history. To stroll through these villages is to immerse yourself in a living heritage, with a warm southern accent, where every alleyway and every stone seems to whisper its secret to you.
These hilltop villages, often perched on rocky promontories or nestling on the banks of a river, offer a diversity of landscapes and atmospheres that will amaze you. At Aiguèze, La Roque-sur-Cèze or Montclus, you’ll be won over by the balance between old buildings and unspoilt nature. Their golden stone houses, medieval vaults and covered walkways open windows onto a vibrant past. And when the purple of the lavender fields meets the orange hues of dusk, the magic happens.
Beyond their beauty, these villages reflect the art of living in the South of France, with its conviviality, gourmet markets and simple, sincere human bonds. As you travel through Provence Occitane, you’ll discover an area where heritage, nature and hospitality combine to offer you an unforgettable sensory and cultural experience.
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