The cuisine of France is rightly famous, in fact the “gastronomic meal of the French” is UNESCO listed as part of the “intangible cultural heritage of humanity.”
In France there is a way to savour, to mix and match, there is an art to eating and drinking, everything flows together making food much more than just a time to eat. It is a cultural event, artistic, pleasurable and indulgent, inspiring you to partake in a harmony of senses that please more than just your palate.
For foodies, or even just the curious at heart, Provence is the ideal location for exploring flavours and culinary delights. It is the Garden of Eden which has supplied the locals for centuries. Treasures such as mushrooms, truffles, thyme, rosemary and wild fennel, asparagus and lavender abound here.
To fully grasp all that Provence can offer, ideally you should spend a week to nine days here to enjoy a true taste of sunny southern France. You will have time to go as far south as the Mediterranean, as far west as the Camargue, as far east as the Luberon and as far north as the Ventoux/Cotes-du-Rhone region. These four areas of Provence not only complete the true gourmet Provence experience but also allow travellers to immerse themselves into the different cultural and historical elements of this sunny southern region.
Flavours of Provence
Provence Expert Emily Durand says feast your eyes and your taste buds...
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