The wheel of time

The settlement of Glanum was founded in the 6th century BC, later became a Roman city and was ultimately abandoned in 260 AD.

Corinthian temple at Glanum

Echoes through eternity

The town of Orange was founded in 35 BC. The Roman theater is the most impressive in Europe still standing.

Théâtre antique d'Orange

Impregnable

As the pope fled from Rome to Avignon, the city flourished. The building is the world's largest Gothic palace.

Palais des Papes in Avignon

King of the hill

This hill has been inhabited since 6000 BC. The castle was constructed in the 10th century and destroyed in 1633.

Reine in Les Baux-de-Provence

Holy light

The building is the world's largest Gothic palace.

Palais des Papes in Avignon

Le grand bleu

Starting the day with a morning swim in the Mediterranean.

Côte Bleue, west of Marseille

Off the map

Roaming the countryside in Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Center of the universe

Place du Palais is bustling with people.

View from Palais des Papes in Avignon

Straight lines

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a classic wine region along the Rhöne river, with unique terroir filled with rocks that preserve the sun heat.

Vineyards in Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Stories of old

A ruined medieval castle sits at the top of the village, built during the 14th century for the Pope.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Memento mori

This mausoleum from 40 BC is one of the best preserved of the Roman era.

Mausoleum of the Julii at Glanum

Reach out and touch faith

Church of St. Martin, Saint-Remy-de-Provence

I knew that

Nostradamus was born in this tiny village 1503.

Rue Nostradamus in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

Not your average roundabout

This old arch was later used as a blueprint for the famous archs in Rome.

Triumphal Arch of Orange

Silence

Châteauneuf-du-Pape