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You can take from Marseille the roads bordered with lavender fields that lead to the most beautiful villages of Provence . You follow Marcel Pagnol ’ s steps and contemplate the most alluring landscapes that inspired Van Gogh and Cézanne and made the uniqueness of their paintings . The three villages worth discovering – albeit different-perfectly depict the wealth and beauty of the region . From the ocher cliffs of Roussillon facing Luberon Natural Park to the white rocks of Baux-de-Provence in the heart of the Alpilles , passing by Arles and its Camargue park , a perfect exploration of Provence ’ s absolute musts . Roussillon and its incredible cliffs Ranked as one of the most fascinating villages in France , our journey starts with Roussillon . Located on a hill to the East of Avignon , facing Luberon Natural Park , this town is surrounded by incredible landscapes and owes its fame to its magnificent cliffs and impressive ocher quarries . Red , yellow
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and brown contrast with the rich verdant trees . You will be charmed by its alleys and its picturesque architecture , whose ocher tints contrast with the blue sky . In addition to the numerous illustrious artists who have exalted these landscapes !
The Baux-de-Provence and its castle Our next stop is at the beautiful village of Baux-de- Provence . Located South of Avignon , at the top of a cliff , in the middle of the Alpilles mountains , the village offers spectacular views of the surrounding area . You can visit the stone fortress , the ruins of the castle and stroll through its alleys . An exceptional historical heritage with a trove of twenty-two architectural pieces classified as a historical monument : church , castle , town hall , hospital , chapels , houses , doors ... not to mention the objects , furniture and a painting collection . It is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful sites in the region .
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Arles , museum city
With a real cultural and architectural wealth , Arles is the most visited city of the region . Inscribed on UNESCO ’ s World Heritage List , it has the largest number of Roman monuments after Rome . You will be able to discover its amphitheater , which is also called Arles arena . It is the most visited monument in the city , home to many shows and bullfights . Also worth visiting is the museum of ancient Arles and beautiful Camargue Nature Park . This commune of Bouches-du-Rhône department is also notorious for the many artists who stayed there , notably Van Gogh . Even today , it still is a meeting place for artists through its international photography festival . Very soon , Arles will also be equipped with a new center of contemporary art signed by the architect Frank Gehry , LUMA foundation . ا
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