Provence

Provence (Provencal Occitan: Provenca in classical norm or Prouvenco in Mistralian norm) is a region of southeastern France on the Mediterranean adjacent to Italy. It is part of the administrative region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur. The traditional region of Provence comprises the departements of Var, Vaucluse, and Bouches-du-Rhone and parts of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and Alpes-Maritimes. Provence is so named because it was the first Roman province outside of Italy.

Nature of the Ride: Provence, the ancient roman Provincia (province), impresses with beautiful vistas, charming villages, and wonderous works of ancient Rome, still standing after almost 2,000 years. The roman arenas, theaters, and monuments are found in the heartland of Provence, the mainly flat, rich farmland near the Rhone River. Five centuries ago, warlords of swooped down to raid the surrounding countryside, then retreated to their impregnable aerie.

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