Buying Provence Property And Provence Guide

Provence is renowned for its style, beaches and lifestyle. There is a seaside bit (the Côte d’Azur,) a marshy bit (the Camargue) and a hilly bit (the Alps.) The Cote d’Azur is the most expensive area for property but inland apart from the Luberon property prices are cheaper. For more about: Property in the Provence

Anyone with any doubts about buying Provence property for sale need only look to the abundance of activities and entertainment on offer both in the major cities and rural areas.

A light hearted look at Provence’s history:
The earliest known settlement is a neolithic site from 6,000 BC located near Marseille’s railway station, which shows just how advanced they were. The Greeks established Massalia as an ‘emporium’ (Cash ‘n’ Carry.) Next up were the Romans, who found the region such a pleasant holiday destination that they called it ‘Our Province.’ The Romans stayed for 300 years, during which time they built many ruins. In 275 AD Germanic tribes invaded Provence and have been doing so ever since.

Our favourite areas: Bouches du Rhone, which has inspired the painter Cézanne, is one of vast contrasts, from the Alpilles mountains, the Sainte Victoire and the Sainte Baume to the famous villages of Tarascon , Les Baux de Provende, Saint Paul lez Durance and Aix en Provence) an to the Camargue, well known for the horses and the bulls (you can see typical Ferias in Arles) and the annual meeting place for gypsies in Saintes Maries de la Mer.

Which is your favourite area of PACA (Provence Alpes Cote d’Azur)? Check out our Guides: Living in Provence

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