Lavender fields, hilltop villages and spectacular rocky fjords, rosé wine and bouillabaisse, Cézanne and Van Gogh, cutting edge rap and hip-hop music, Jean de Florette and Manon des Sources, pétanque, scuba diving and Olympique de Marseille: Provence is a vibrant mix of romantic tradition and surprising, fast-changing modernity. This is an insider's guide to the best of it, from a professional journalist living there.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
A Salty Blast of Provence on the Blue Coast
A short but spectacular train ride from Marseille along the Blue Coast of the Mediterranean, the unassuming, pretty port of Carry le Rouet isn't on the tourist trail for most foreign visitors. But its modest, no-nonsense charm makes for a delightful day out. Click here to read more.
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