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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Unmissables

This collection spans the Roman heritage of Arles and Orange to the high-stakes glamour of Monaco. Highlights include the 14th-century Palais des Papes in Avignon and the UNESCO-listed Arles Amphitheatre. Coastal landmarks range from Cannes' Boulevard de la Croisette to Marseille’s modern MuCEM museum. Inland, the Cistercian Sénanque Abbey and the medieval hilltop village of Les Baux-de-Provence showcase traditional Provençal architecture. The selection also features sites immortalized by Vincent van Gogh, including the Langlois Bridge and the Alyscamps necropolis.

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Monte-Carlo Casino and Opera House

The Monte Carlo Casino, officially named Casino de Monte-Carlo, is a gambling and entertainment complex located in Monaco.

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Popes' Palace

The Palais des Papes is a historical palace located in Avignon, Southern France.

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Prince's Palace of Monaco

The Prince's Palace of Monaco is the official residence of the Sovereign Prince of Monaco.

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The Croisette Promenade

The Promenade de la Croisette, or Boulevard de la Croisette, is a prominent road in Cannes, France.

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Arles Amphitheatre

The Arles Amphitheatre is a Roman amphitheatre in Arles, southern France.

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Arles Roman Theatre

The Roman Theatre of Arles is a 1st-century Roman theatre, built during the reign of Caesar Augustus.

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Les Baux-de-Provence

Les Baux-de-Provence, commonly referred to simply as Les Baux, is a rural commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in the Provence-Alpes…

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Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean

The Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations is a national museum located in Marseille, France.

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Sénanque Abbey

Sénanque Abbey is a Cistercian abbey near the village of Gordes in the département of the Vaucluse in Provence, France.

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Roman theatre

The Roman Theatre of Orange is a Roman theatre in Orange, Vaucluse, France. It was built early in the 1st century AD.

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Alyscamps

The Alyscamps is a large Roman necropolis, which is a short distance outside the walls of the old town of Arles, France.

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Church of St. Trophime

The Church of St. Trophime is a Roman Catholic church and former cathedral located in the city of Arles, in the Bouches-du-Rhône Department…

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Rocher des Doms

Take the stairs and climb up the hill to enjoy a magnificent view over the nearby island as well as Avignon Bridge.

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Van Gogh Bridge

Langlois Bridge was a double-beam drawbridge in Arles, France, which was the subject of several paintings by Vincent van Gogh in 1888.

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