Southern France is a unique and diverse region. The cultural center of Marseilles is surrounded by a countryside of olive groves, vineyards, and lavender fields. Quaint and beautiful villages, each have a long history and a unique story to tell. This is the France captured on canvas by Renoir and Van Gogh. Provence tours offer tourists hassle free travel. Local guides offer insights into local culture and history. Provence tour packages cover a range of interests. Some tourists prefer a planned vacation package knowing what they'll do everyday and guaranteeing a diverse experience. Some like to explore a primary interest with day or half day excursions. Families or groups can also request a custom tour with an itinerary of their choosing. Many custom tour operators can assist tourists with handicaps in planning a full and rich travel plan within their capabilities. Tours can be by bus, limo, cycling or even walking. Marseille is France's oldest city, settled by the Greeks as a trading port in 600BC. It later fell to the Romans, then the Visgoths, then Franken kings. It's unique from the rest of France serving as a regional center for culture and entertainment. Historical and maritime museums include the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilization. Marseilles is home to theaters, art galleries, clubs, bars, restaurants, an opera house, and fashion shops. Southern France has been settled by various peoples and cultures for more than 2500 years. The museum in Arles traces the prehistory of the region through the Roman settlements of the 6th century, complete with Roman artifacts and statues. They also have Christian sarcophagi from the 4th century on display. While in Arles walk the Van Gogh trail, a walking tour highlighting the spots where Van Gogh set up his easel to paint. The medieval village of Les Baux de Provence still has its ancient cobblestone streets. Aix-en-Provence is the beautiful city of a thousand fountains. Gordes and Rousillon, ancient and timeless hilltop villages, are beautiful, unique, and quaint. From June to August, the countryside is alive with the blooms of the fragrant lavender fields. Distilleries have operated in this area for more than 100 years. Book a tour to visit a farm, see the harvest, and learn how lavender is transformed into soaps, fragrances, teas, and even edibles. Join a Provencal Market tour to experience the variety and diversity of these traditional open air markets. Find bric-a-bracs and antiques at markets in I'Isle sur la Sorgue and Vaison la Romaine. Nice is famous for its fish and produce, flower, and old books market. Carpentras is one of the largest markets and has been in existence since 1155. When you're not shopping, relax and people watch from a table at the local cafe. A unique landscape is the desolate wilderness of the Camargue's National Park. There you'll see white horses galloping across wetlands, and herds of black bulls. The marshlands are teeming with flocks of flamingos. Tour by horseback, cycling, walking, boat or jeep. Visit and spend a day on a Camargue ranch. Travelers to Provence will want to explore the fragrant lavender fields, olive groves, vineyards, city life, sunny beaches, bustling local markets, and ancient villages. Discover 2000 years of history and culture. If you don't want to rent a car and find your own way, book one or several Provence tours for days spent exploring this diverse and unique region. When you are thinking of booking one of the Provence tours, look at the information on our website today. You can see details about lodging and schedules at http://www.frenchtwisttours.com now.
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