Oh, all those blockbuster A-list towns – Arles, Avignon, Aix-en-Provence, Nice – they all live up to their hype and welcome the tourist hordes.
But to get a taste of traditional Provencal life at a slower pace, be sure to visit some of the many small villages in this region where you’ll find markets and cafes where you can just soak up the local ‘buzz’.
