Région Sud


The name may have changed but this light-fi lled, sun-kissed southern destination is as enticing as ever


RÉGION SUD (translated as South Region) is the new name for the former Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur area of France that has drawn visitors – and more than its fair share of artists in search of perfect light – for centuries. Today's holidaymakers are lured by its dreamy patchwork of lavender fi elds, hilltop villages, bustling


markets, suntrap beaches and great cities such as Nice and Marseille. For the active tourist, there's lots to see and do in Provence away from the beach or pool. Why not head to the Gorges du Verdon, France’s answer to the Grand Canyon, and one of the most dramatic and dizzying natural wonders in the Hexagon? Accessed via a breathtaking circular corniche route


around the rim of the gorge, this area of outstanding beauty is a haven for intrepid hikers. History buffs should make a beeline for the Roman


Boats and yachts jostle for space in Marseille’s Vieux Port


ruins in Arles and Orange, while those with a taste for all things sparkly will get their fi ll of glitz and luxury in Saint-Tropez or Cannes. Pay a visit to nearby Monte- Carlo and Monaco – the playground of the glitterati – or stop in Nice for the February carnival before a jaunt to Villefranche-sur-Mer. Food and wine fans will love it here – a salade Niçoise in the sun with a cool glass of rosé de Provence is pretty close to heaven, while bouillabaisse (the authentic version is from Marseille) is a fi sh-packed delight. ■


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