Provence

Provence is a former Roman province and is now a region of southeastern France, located on the Mediterranean Sea adjacent to France's border with Italy. It is now part of the administrative région of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. The traditional region of Provence encompasses the départements of Var, Vaucluse, and Bouches-du-Rhône in addition to parts of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and Alpes-Maritimes.

Sights

Many remains from the Roman times can be seen in Provence, including:

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• Arles, monuments listed as World Heritage Sites since 1981.
• Glanum, near Saint Rémy de Provence
• Orange
• Vaison-la-Romaine