{"id":1588509,"date":"2018-03-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-03-17T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/?p=1588509"},"modified":"2020-04-18T21:53:52","modified_gmt":"2020-04-19T01:53:52","slug":"a-guide-to-provence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/a-guide-to-provence\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Provence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"pk-dropcap pk-dropcap-borders\">We have already told you about\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.divine.ca\/en\/articles\/6-of-the-most-beautiful-hotels-in-provence\/\">best hotels in Provence<\/a>, now we are sharing\u00a0our favorite places to visit if Provence is in your travel plans.\u00a0 It is a place where you will find small, historical villages with\u00a0good restaurants that you can try. You will not be disappointed. See you in the South of France!<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"vaison-la-romaine\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avignon-et-provence.com\/en\/tourism-provence\/vaison-romaine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vaison la Romaine<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This small, medieval village is charming and seems to have been frozen in time.\u00a0 Wonderful restaurants\u00a0await you here.\u00a0 One of our favourites, La Belle Etoile, is absolutely delicious.\u00a0 You can visit the old village and the new part of the city, which is full of good gourmet\u00a0shops (the butcher, the cheese place, etc.). You can easily spend a full day there.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1596567 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/shutterstock_21050067772.jpg\" alt=\"Provence: Vaison la Romaine\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/shutterstock_21050067772.jpg 768w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/shutterstock_21050067772-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/shutterstock_21050067772-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"crestet\">Crestet<\/h3>\n<p>Very close by is the village of Crestet, which is overflowing with interesting\u00a0places\u00a0to discover. We loved the Ch\u00eane Bleu\u00a0Vineyard, a luxurious place in the middle of nature where you can stop for lunch and taste local wines. The Huiles et Sens boutique, which is not too far away, is also unique and they allow you to make your own creams or body care products!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1596573\" src=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/24648_87_chene_bleu-848x42572-1-800x401.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/24648_87_chene_bleu-848x42572-1-800x401.jpg 800w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/24648_87_chene_bleu-848x42572-1-320x160.jpg 320w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/24648_87_chene_bleu-848x42572-1-560x281.jpg 560w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/24648_87_chene_bleu-848x42572-1.jpg 848w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>L&#8217;Occitane en Provence<\/p>\n<p>Who does not know this French skincare line, created\u00a0from natural ingredients? We love their face creams\u00a0as well as the bath range, which you can find at many hotels in this region.\u00a0You can\u00a0have the chance to visit the factory, where all the products are created, and gain a better understanding of the manufacturing process. It is\u00a0a beautiful way to immerse yourself in this beauty brand, a flagship of Provence.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"gordes-village\">Gordes Village<\/h3>\n<p>A unique medieval village filled with breathtaking views, which will send you in back in time in\u00a0the blink of an eye. Stop to read about the history of the village and learn about the life of the villagers.\u00a0If you like castles, do not\u00a0miss\u00a0the Castle of Lourmarin, not far from the village, where you will really feel like\u00a0you are walking in the footsteps of royalty as you enjoy many of the rooms that are still intact.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1596575\" src=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/39191-normal72-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/39191-normal72-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/39191-normal72-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/39191-normal72-560x374.jpg 560w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/39191-normal72.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"hyeres-les-palmiers\">Hy\u00e8res les Palmiers<\/h3>\n<p>We often think of C\u00f4te D&#8217;Azur, but not far from there is a pretty village filled with palm trees, where the weather is warm and the people are hospitable.Take a boat for a day trip to Porquerolles or walk around the city to take in the sites and history. Lovers of art\u00a0should visit Villa Noailles, which is filled with unique pieces and hosts out of the ordinary exhibitions.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"chateauneuf-du-pape\">Chateauneuf du Pape<\/h3>\n<p>Visiting France also means that you will want to visit at least one vineyard.\u00a0 Chateauneuf du Pape is in the area and is a nice stop to\u00a0add to your itinerary. Discover the village by\u00a0foot, walking from wine shop to wine shop, and taste the wines of the region. Then, stop at a few vineyards to learn more about the wines and admire the scenery!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1596577 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/vignoble-pres-de-chateauneuf72.jpg\" alt=\"Provence: Chateauneuf du Pape\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/vignoble-pres-de-chateauneuf72.jpg 550w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/vignoble-pres-de-chateauneuf72-320x214.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"saint-tropez\">Saint-Tropez<\/h3>\n<p>Why not finish\u00a0your\u00a0trip\u00a0by stopping by Saint-Tropez, one of the most lively cities in the South of France. Stop for a coffee at Dior des Lices, the famous Dior caf\u00e9, and spend the night at the H\u00f4tel de Paris, one of the most luxurious addresses in the city. Fans of Brigitte Bardot will be able to admire\u00a0her\u00a0statue in front of the hotel.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1596579 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/creation-mobilier-sur-mesure-dior-des-lices-serenite-luxury-monaco-5-1024x68372-1-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Provence: Saint Tropez\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/creation-mobilier-sur-mesure-dior-des-lices-serenite-luxury-monaco-5-1024x68372-1-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/creation-mobilier-sur-mesure-dior-des-lices-serenite-luxury-monaco-5-1024x68372-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/creation-mobilier-sur-mesure-dior-des-lices-serenite-luxury-monaco-5-1024x68372-1-560x374.jpg 560w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/creation-mobilier-sur-mesure-dior-des-lices-serenite-luxury-monaco-5-1024x68372-1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So, when are we leaving?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-excerpt\">We have already told you about\u00a0the\u00a0best hotels in Provence, now we are sharing\u00a0our favorite places to visit if Provence is in your travel plans.\u00a0 It is a place where you&hellip;<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/a-guide-to-provence\/\" class=\"button button-primary button-effect\"><span>View Post<\/span><span><i class=\"cs-icon cs-icon-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":1596565,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[5774,5775,2003,5776,5717,3394,5773,137,5772,4855],"powerkit_post_featured":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1588509","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-travel","8":"tag-chateauneuf-du-pape","9":"tag-crestet","10":"tag-france","11":"tag-gordes-village","12":"tag-provence-2","13":"tag-restaurant","14":"tag-saint-tropez","15":"tag-travel","16":"tag-vaison-la-romaine","17":"tag-vineyard"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1588509","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1588509"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1588509\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1596565"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1588509"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1588509"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1588509"},{"taxonomy":"powerkit_post_featured","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/powerkit_post_featured?post=1588509"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}