Traveling in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur

If you're searching for near perfect weather, sophisticated dining and a colorful countryside, you'll find your answer in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, or simply Provence, in the south of France.
This popular holiday region covers a large portion of the Mediterranean Sea all the way up to the French Alps. It is bordered on the West by the Rhone River, and in the east by Italy.
To truly appreciate Provence, you must spend more than a few days or even a week touring. Foodies, crafters and wine aficionados will think they've died and gone to Heaven when they arrive in this region of France. No matter your interests, you're going to want to sit back, have a beautiful glass of wine and experience life in the slow lane with the locals.
Regions
This southern region of France is split into six different departments. The Alpes-de-Haute-Provence is the mountainous northern area of this region. The Alpes-Maritimes department is mostly known for the French Riviera, while the Bouches-du-Rhone department is home to the charming city of Cassis. The Hautes-Alpes is a part of the French Alps among the highest in all of Europe, and the department of Var is known for its seaside resorts that cater to the rich and famous. Lastly, Vaucluse is an inland territory with tiny, quaint villages perfect for foreign visitors.