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Summer beaches in Provence
The water lapping against the rocks, the seagulls’ call, the temptation of a great dive… The good weather is back and, soon, summer holidays too. Here is a selection of the best beaches between Marseille, The “Côte Bleue” (Blue Coast) and the Camargue!
PROVENCE ENERGY MINE TRAIL
The "Sentier Provence, mines d'énergies" (Provence Energy Mine Trail) is a new GR® long-distance footpath crossing 14 towns in the Pays d’Aix and Pays d’Aubagne areas. The trail is divided into 3 itineraries (42 km, 45 km and 66 km) and also includes 13 local loops.
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Souvenirs from Provence
From the producer to the bag
Squash
The Gourmet's New Eldorado
Almonds
(Re)conquering Provence
Tomatoes
In a sauce or salad, red is the colour!
Candied Fruit
A gourmet treat…
Quince
A story that will make you turn to jelly...
Figs
Francis lived happily close beside his tree...
Garlic
It all starts with a crushed clove...
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Mondial de Pétanque/La Marseillaise
Marseille
Founded in 1961 in association with Paul Ricard, the World Championships celebrates its fiftieth anniversary this year. With 480,000 registered players and more than 30,000 official competitions every year, Pétanque is one of the most popular and widely played sports in France. Every year, almost 13,000 participants from every corner of France and Europe, and even further afield, from Japan, Australia, the United States, Madagascar, China and Thailand, enter this famous competition! Like the Tour de France for cyclists or Roland Garros for tennis players, the Marseille World Championships are “the” event for the world of pétanque: the competition with the most press coverage and the most coveted title.
Aperitif season in Aix-en-Provence
Aix en Provence
Aperitif season has come to stay in Aix so you can't miss this tradition (from June to September)! From cocktails on the terrace to a small glass of wine and fresh juice, there's something for everyone! Pre-dinner drinks, poolside tipples, happy hour in the city centre, be sure to check out our list of summer events. Your dream drinks are bound to be there. Please drink responsibly
On Air
Marseille
Les Musicales dans les Vignes 2019
Pertuis, Aix en Provence, Le Puy Sainte Réparade, Fontvieille, Puyloubier, Rognes, Coudoux
Balade en mentor
Istres
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