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Ideally located less
than one hour by car from the main tourist, cultural and historical
sites, Marseille Provence Airport is your gateway to Provençal
way of life and to marvelous discoveries.
From the fountains in Aix en Provence to
the legendary Saint Tropez jet set,
from the small villages that are typical of the Lubéron to the turquoise
waters of the Calanques, you will
be able to discover the myriad facets of the sunny south of France.
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With its wealth of towns rich in art and history, allow yourself to be swept
along by the shear enthusiasm of the Aix en Provence or
Avignon summer festivals. As a fan of good living, why not investigate the region's
vineyards, bouillabaisse restaurants discovering the châteaux and countryside
and sampling the authentic flavours of its typical - and colourful - local markets.
For those who love buildings, what better than the region's rich architectural
heritage represented by the bullring at Arles,
the roman theatre at Orange or the Papal Palace at Avignon. |
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Try out your swing or putt on a green designed
by Severiano Ballesteros, try canyoning in the Verdon Gorges, or what about competing
in a sea regatta, discovering the Lubéron and its tiny villages by mountain
bike or even perfecting your parallel turns on the sunny southern alpine slopes.
Magnificent natural sites and a mild, sunny climate enable you to take part in
all your favourite sports in the open air. |
Marseille is the 2nd largest city in France, and the capital of the Mediterranean,
ideally situated in the heart of Provence, corseted by a ring of hills, including
the calanques massif, the city winds 57 km along the Mediterranean coast.
It is the oldest city in France, founded 2,600 years ago. It combines the
treasures of a unique heritage, a rich cultural life and a magnificent natural
location. |
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The Calanques offers a unique landscape where you can climb, ramble or dive
and discover the submarine faun and flora. |
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In the city of 1000 fountains, Aix-en-Provence, wander through
the picturesque pedestrian lanes, on the famous Cours Mirabeau and
admire the Sainte Victoire mountain painted many times by Cézanne.
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Vaucluse is a corner of paradise, the real inland kingdom of Provence: there are protected natural areas between Mont Ventoux and Luberon, hilltop villages of which seven are among the Most Beautiful Villages in France, vast expanses of vines and lavender, and outstanding monuments like those in Orange or Avignon, listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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Live a real jet-set
experience in the famous french city where all the stars
gather during the summer. |
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The arenas of Nîmes and Arles accommodate, during the summer, ferias,
corridas, races and also many concerts and scenes all along the year. |
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The ideal geographic location offers a culinary variety without any equal.
The proximity of the sea permits the consumption of fishes and the sunniness
offers tasteful fruits and vegetables. Try the tasty Bouillabaisse in Marseille. |
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Experience your swing and your putting on this green dominating the Mediterranean
sea.The region has 43 importants golf courses, 15 are grouped in the "Golf
Pass Provence". This card gives you access to various local greens
fees. |
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In the
Southern Alps, in winter you can enjoy sunny and snowy slopes
for skiing or surfing while in summer, you can try hill-walking,
climbing or even paragliding.
Explore the Luberon and its small villages by mountain bikes and
the Camargue natural regional reserve by horses.
Looking for culture, nature and sports ?
Provence welcomes you into its wonders…
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