According to local legend, after God created the earth, the sun, the mountains and the sea to shape our planet, the leftovers of each were used to create a paradise: Provence-Alpes-Côte d?Azur, the land stretched between the summits of the Alps and the expanse of the Mediterranean sea.
True or false, the legend sums up the appeal of a territory referred to as “PACA” by the French. Twice the size of Delaware, it covers 12,125 square miles at the southeasternmost tip of France.
Before going to Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur, familiarize yourself with its history.
Check out our Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur Hotel Guide to help you find the right property! See our recommended 4 star hotels and our recommended 3 star hotels in Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur. Or look for hotels in the following cities…
- Aix-en-Provence
- Arles
- Avignon
- Les Baux
- Gordes
- Marseille
- Nice
- Cannes
- Saint-Jean Cap Ferrat
- Saint-Remy
…or look in all of the region.
Interested in tours in Provence or tours in the Riviera, or having your own private guide to help you make the most of the region?
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