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Provence’s top sights span the region’s rich and varied history, from Roman arenas, isolated abbeys, and the palace of the medieval popes, to the more recent opulence of the belle époque era and the glamorous resorts beloved of the 20th-century jet set. Sunsoaked beaches, pretty villages nestled among lavender fields and a mountainous hinterland have inspired generations of artists, and continue to enchant every visitor to the area.
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The heartland of lavender (see Sault-en-Provence) celebrates its traditions.
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In Valréas medieval parades attend the election of a boy-child to “protect” the town.
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Tarasque “reappears” to terrify revellers.
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Sheep cross the village to upland pasture, giving rise to festivities.
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Upwards of 3,000 sheep cram into the old village, for an old-style sheep drive (transhumance ) to upland summer pastures. Along with sheep, goats and donkeys are shepherds in traditional costume, food displays and feasting.
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To celebrate the ripening of their grapes, villagers dress up in medieval guise for street parades and performances and a torch-lit banquet.
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Festivities amid the flowers (see Bormes-les-Mimosas).
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Incongruously, celebrates both the relics of St Marcel and the importance of bulls.
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The wine district welcomes the new vintage.
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One of the finest small modern art museums in the world, the Maeght Foundation includes work by Marc Chagall, Joan Miró, Fernand Léger, Alberto Giacometti and many more 20th-century artists. The collection is exhibited in rotation, and the only works on permanent display are the large sculptures which surround the museum (see Fondation Maeght, St-Paul-de-Vence).
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