Information about the department Bouches du Rhône Provence-Alpes-Azur, France

Map of Provence-Alpes-Azur, France
Provence-Alpes-Azur (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur)
Department map of Bouches du Rhône
Bouches du Rhône

With one of the most important ports in Europe, the historical importance of the area has created a rich mixture of cultures and traditions.

There is heavy industry located around the port of Marseille, important wine production. The Camargue, which has an important gipsy influence is also a nature reserve.

With the Mistral wind blowing, not only does the climate dominate conversation, but also Pastis, Football and Bull fighting.


Towns and cities

Marseille
One of the ancient Mediterranean ports has grown into a huge cosmopolitain city.



Antiques, brocante, secondhand

Le Vieux Moulin

French Antiques furniture near Aix en Provence. Large of articles, prices and pictures.


Events, expos, festivals

Festival de Marseille

Arts festival in the city of Marseille.

Music festival of Arles

A festival for music from around the world, in July.

Festival-Aix

Information about one of the most important summer classical music festivals. Reservation, programme and much more .


Gites, Bed and breakfast, Chambres hotes

Les résidences de Metifiot

Vacation rentals in Provence

Local websites



Tourisme, travel, information


Villages, towns, cities

Cassis

Beautiful fishing port between Aix and Marseille, complete website with a lot of images.