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Provence, the knight city of Europe [travel guide]

Provence is the most popular tourist area in France, attracting a large number of tourists every year. In addition, the famous lavender town around Avignon, as well as the famous seaports Marseille, Nice, and Cannes, are all famous tourist cities in Provence. Especially the small towns scattered in the mountains, they are definitely the best scenery not to be missed here! Provence is a region located in the southeast of France, adjacent to the Mediterranean Sea and bordering Italy. It is world-renowned as the hometown of lavender, and vast fields of purple flowers are the best representation of Provence. Provence is also known as the "City of Knights" in Europe, and the important literary genre of the Middle Ages - Knightly Lyric Poetry originated here. It is rich in resources, sunny, and beautiful, attracting countless tourists since ancient Greek and Roman times, and still remains a tourist destination today. Must-visit Top 5 attractions 1. Angel Bay The most beautiful section of the French Riviera, named after its resemblance to angel wings. 2. Ez town A beautiful medieval town, exuding classical French Mediterranean flavor. 3. The Papal Palace One of the most important Gothic buildings in Europe, consisting of two parts, with a light show from August to October every year. 4. Old Town of Nice In the old town, there are many Baroque-style churches and houses, full of Italian-style life and atmosphere. 5. The British Promenade The famous Promenade des Anglais in Nice, with beautiful coastal scenery along the way and various flowers planted on both sides, leads all the way to the Bay of Angels. From the Cannes Film Festival in May to September, it is the tourist season in Provence. The weather in Provence is clear and the temperature is comfortable, making it the best time to travel. Every year in July and August, lavender and sunflowers bloom one after another, ushering in the peak tourist season in the Provence region. At this time, traveling there, you can see large fields of flowers. If you like this article, please follow.
Posted: Jan 31, 2023
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