The top 5 places to visit in Provence

Go to Provence, they said. You will love all that you see.

And they were right.

But Provence-Alpes-Cote d-Azur is a region over 31,000 km² in area and with over 5 million residents. It is close to the Italian Cinque Terre; it borders other beautiful areas of France, such as the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes. When everything is cream and everywhere rises to the top, how can you possibly ration your time to find the best of this best place to visit in the world?

Any list of the best places to visit in Provence is open for wild and delightful discussion. Please, feel free to disagree and tell me your favourite sites. But for today these five places are worthy of any ‘must visit’ list you may have. Happy exploring!

1. Gordes

Many artists choose this traditional village that sits upon the peak of a hill. You may have heard of it spoken about in talks about famous painters who took up residence in this beautiful place to soak in the delicious light and…