A number of the prettiest locations in southern France

The south of France has lengthy attracted artists and guests who fall in love with the unimaginable gentle, the attraction of the locals and their singing accents, the tradition and historical past of this picturesque a part of southern France, fields of aromatic lavender and superb countryside, genuine and rustic seaside villages. We take a look at a number of the prettiest locations in southern France.

Villefranche-sur-Mer

‘Once I see Villefranche, I see my youth once more. Pray Heaven it could by no means change’… French poet Jean Cocteau on Villefranche-sur-Mer

The 700-year-old conventional fishing village (prime photograph) is residence to round 5000 inhabitants however welcomes about 1,000,000 vacationers yearly (because of the big cruise ships which drop anchor simply on the entrance of the bay). However, the village has managed to retain its genuine and charming nature, winding medieval streets and ochre, pink and yellow homes topped with orange tiled roofs. From the hills, those that climb have a splendid view of Cap-Ferrat, and from some spots even the Cap de Good.

Simply as Picasso, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton and Henry Ford found, it’s the excellent place to have a drink on the finish of a phenomenal day, when you take in the view of the gorgeous sunsets.

Antibes

Antibes is a type of locations that you just bump into and realise that you just’ve discovered a sun-drenched French nook of paradise. After all, others have discovered this too, Picasso, Scott Fitzgerald and Hemingway all fell in love with its charms. They’d in all probability recognise its well-known websites immediately, nearly 100 years after they partied right here within the roaring twenties. Take a dip within the sea. Wander the previous district the place the scent of orange blossom, lavender and jasmine fills the air. Slim winding roads with decorative cobbles that lead you previous tall previous homes dripping with vibrant pink bougainvillea. It’s a true treasure of the French Riviera.

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Good

Phrases don’t do justice to the charms of Good. It’s a must to see the palm bushes gently swaying from the sunshine sea breeze below the azure sky and style the salt within the air. Stroll down the chequered paths of Place Masséna and alongside the slim wiggly streets of the previous city, lined with vibrant terracotta-coloured constructing.

Wander the Promenade des Anglais that winds across the Bay of Angels, lapped by the unbelievably turquoise sea, glittering from the rays of the nice and cozy solar. Take heed to the clanking anchors of yachts within the harbour and discover the Cours Saleya with its each day market and stands promoting native Socca and Pissaladière and odor the olive oil, sea salt and smoke waft round you. Good is a metropolis that assails your senses and fills you with the enjoyment of life.

Uzès

In Uzès, wealthy Mediterranean skies slowly bake a rocky inexperienced panorama and olive bushes grasp the leafy fingers of the mulberry bushes to supply welcome shade in a medieval city sq.. It’s a spot the place pale limestone homes gently glow and the place historical past and historic structure stroll hand in hand below the watchful eye of three feudal towers and the ancestral residence and chateau of the city’s Duke. Be lured into its slim, medieval streets, relaxation beneath its heavy cover of thick leaved aircraft bushes and funky stone arches, and be seduced by its attraction that leaves you breathless.

Aix-en-Provence

“When the Good Lord begins to doubt the world, he remembers that he created Provence” – Frederic Mistral

Aix may have you believing that goals are actual – it truly is that pretty. The hometown of Paul Cézanne has a number of the most superb structure of southern France, wander the Cours Mirabeau, store at the marketplace for home made jam, unique spices, sunflowers, natural honeys, juicy fruits, soothing lavender and native arts & crafts – all of this while gaping on the pastel-coloured buildings. Aix will steal your coronary heart.

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Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, or because the locals say, Saint-Rémy, is positioned on the base of very lengthy and jagged limestone deposits. With a little bit of creativeness, they seem like dragon enamel! The city is specified by a circle with aircraft tree shaded squares with tinkling fountains and cobbled streets lined with historic buildings. Simply above the city centre is the right viewpoint for lovers of Van Gogh’s work. A lot of his most well-known artworks had been created in the course of the time he spent within the asylum at Saint-Rémy. Have you ever ever seen the steeple in Starry Night time? Bear in mind his sequence of olive bushes and the jagged mountains within the background? The sensory world of Van Gogh surrounds you on this magical spot above Saint-Rémy.

Sault, Vaucluse

There are few extra breath-taking sights than fields of lavender in bloom and from the village of Sault, perched atop a rocky outcrop, the views are marvellous. Located between the mountains of Lure, Luberon and Mont Ventoux – the world is legendary for its picture-postcard-pretty lavender fields, forests and plains the place goats and sheep wander. Go to on a Wednesday morning for the colourful market and wander the gorgeous medieval streets for an eyeful of attraction.

Menton

Menton is alleged to be the warmest city on the French Riviera with round 316 days of sunshine a yr! In the course of the time of the Belle Epoque, royals from round Europe flocked to the city and luxurious resorts and villas had been constructed within the magical setting. Stroll the steep slim streets which cascade all the way down to the ocean. Sit in shaded squares and watch the world go by, beguiled by this nook of charming attraction.

Phrases by Janine Marsh; Images by Marianne Furnes, a photographer from the Netherlands, discover her on Instagram at: MyFrenchMap