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Provence [a] is a geographical region and historical province of southeastern France, which extends from the left bank of the lower Rhône to the west to the Italian border to the east; it is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the south.
Provence, historical and cultural region encompassing the southeastern French départements of Bouches-du-Rhône, Vaucluse, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, and Var. It is roughly coextensive with the former province of Provence and with the present-day region of Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur.
Provence is a historical province of southwestern France. Its boundaries have changed over the centuries, but we can say Provence is limited by the lower Rhône, Italy, and the Mediterranean Sea. Since 2016 Provence is part of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, one of the 13 regions of Metropolitan France. Provence has a rich history and culture.
Location. The modern Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is divided into the six departments you see divided by the brown dashed lines: Bouches du Rhone, Var, Alpes Maritimes, Vaucluse, Alpes de Haute Provence, and Hautes Alpes. But the traditional territory of Provence is a bit smaller.
This magnificent region is shaped like a giant wedge of quiche. From its sunburned crust, fanning out along the Mediterranean coast from the Camargue to Marseille, it stretches north along the Rhône Valley to Orange. The Romans were here in force and left lots of ruins — some of the best anywhere.
Provence is located in the heart of the French Riviera and is just a short drive away from some of France’s most popular coastal towns and cities. This region is known to be one of the most beautiful in the country, with its rugged landscape and stunning seaside views.
Provence–Alpes–Côte d’Azur is bounded by the régions of Occitanie to the west and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes to the north. Other boundaries include Italy to the east and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. The région is nearly coextensive with the historic region of Provence. The capital is Marseille.
Provence is located in the southeastern part of France, bordering the Mediterranean Sea to the south. The region encompasses a diverse landscape, ranging from stunning coastlines to rolling hills and dramatic mountains.
Provence in southern France is a land of azure blue seas and snow-clad mountains, of small hillside villages topped with fortified castles and cities of art and culture, fields of sweet-smelling lavender and groves of ancient olive trees.
Located between the Rhone River and the Mediterranean Sea, Provence has a long history of human settlement dating back to the Paleolithic era, and today, the region is home to about four million people and has the city of Marseille as its capital.