Holidays in Provence, France

Provence is the dream of France: its impossibly picturesque ville perchées seem to grow out of the rocky hills that they crown, surveying fields of lavender, vineyards and sunflowers punctuated by elegant towns, rich in history. Avignon, Arles, Aix, St Rémy, Orange - each has its own unique beauty and charm, plus some of France's finest restaurants, cultural draws (the Theatre of Orange, Avignon's cultural festival, the arena at Arles...), and plenty of opportunity to try the finest Chateauneuf du Pape, Bandol and Côtes de Ventoux in the shade of a plane tree, under the Mediterranean sun.

Of course, such a popular region offers up an almost endless variety of different holidays (as well as some great eco-friendly places to stay), from walking holidays taking in the Pont du Gard and Provence's wonderful scenery to cycling tours for foodies or exploring the South of France by rail - have a look at some of the best, and greenest, holidays in Provence below.