
The most beautiful villages in Provence
With its rugged, clifftop towns, rambling fields of lavender and lush vineyards, there can be few places more heavenly than the southern French region of Provence. Whilst there are seemingly hundreds of towns and villages as charming as the next, there are some particularly special places that are certain to capture your heart. Spend a morning at a local farmer’s market or pass an evening meandering through winding cobblestone streets; however you spend your time in Provence, there is plenty of history and culture to absorb on every corner. Whether you’re keen to discover villages less crowded with tourists (such as Uzès) or are more enamoured by the glitz of the coast, we’ve rounded up our favourite villages in Provence.
Gordes is the most visited town in the Luberon Regional Nature Park. The village is located in the hills of Vaucluse. The clear stone houses and cobbled streets have been a source of inspiration for many artists.Pedro Rubens Delgado Morales
Where is Provence?
Provence can be found in the southeastern part of France. It includes the départements (the administrative divisions of France) of Bouches-du-Rhône, Vaucluse, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, and Var.