Provence
Southeastern French region
Provence is a region in southeastern France along the Mediterranean coast, known for lavender fields, olive groves, and distinct cuisine.
The name evokes a particular aesthetic—sun-drenched landscapes, rustic farmhouses, herbs like thyme and rosemary: They spent their honeymoon in Provence.
Provençal describes the region's language, culture, or style: a Provençal farmhouse, Provençal cooking.
French papal seat
- MarseilleMajor southern French seaport
- NiceSoutheastern French seaside city
- Côte d'AzurSoutheastern French Mediterranean coast
- ToulonProvençal harbor city
Cannes · Saint-Tropez · Antibes · Orange
Marseille fish and shellfish stew
- ratatouilleProvençal vegetable stew
- tapenadeSavory olive-caper spread
- aioliGarlic-infused emulsified sauce
- daubeFrench braised meat stew
fougasse · olive oil · garlic · anchovy · rosemary · thyme · fig · chickpea
French Post-Impressionist painter
- impressionismStyle prioritizing perception
- post-impressionismMovement beyond fleeting light
- sunflowersLarge yellow composite blooms
- starry nightSky filled with visible celestial points
Van Gogh · light · landscape · plein air · palette · easel · ochre · Matisse
Land-water boundary
- azureLight sky tone
- fishingCatching aquatic creatures
- yachtingRecreational vessel sailing
- sailingWind-propelled water travel
seafood · cicadas · maquis · pine · maritime · sirocco · terroir · viticulture
Expanses for cultivation
- purpleHue between crimson and azure
- harvestGathering mature crops
- plateauFlat highland area
- distilleryAlcohol manufacturing plant
essential oil · fragrance · aroma · sachet · bouquet · buds · floral · aromatherapy
Southern French medieval vernaculars
- troubadourMedieval Provençal lyric poet
- pétanqueFrench ball-tossing game
- RomanOf ancient Italy's capital
- amphitheaterOpen-air tiered venue
Avignon
French papal seat
- MarseilleMajor southern French seaport
- NiceSoutheastern French seaside city
- Côte d'AzurSoutheastern French Mediterranean coast
Toulon · Cannes · Saint-Tropez · Antibes · Orange
bouillabaisse
Marseille fish and shellfish stew
- ratatouilleProvençal vegetable stew
- tapenadeSavory olive-caper spread
- aioliGarlic-infused emulsified sauce
daube · fougasse · olive oil · garlic · anchovy · rosemary · thyme · fig · chickpea · pastis
Cézanne
French Post-Impressionist painter
- impressionismStyle prioritizing perception
- post-impressionismMovement beyond fleeting light
- sunflowersLarge yellow composite blooms
Van Gogh · starry night · light · landscape · plein air · palette · easel · ochre · Matisse · Picasso
coastline
Land-water boundary
sailing · seafood · cicadas · maquis · pine · maritime · sirocco · terroir · viticulture · anchovies
fields
Expanses for cultivation
distillery · essential oil · fragrance · aroma · sachet · bouquet · buds · floral · aromatherapy · blooming
langue d'oc
Southern French medieval vernaculars
- troubadourMedieval Provençal lyric poet
- pétanqueFrench ball-tossing game
- RomanOf ancient Italy's capital
amphitheater · provençal · markets · feria · boules
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ProvenceBrittany
Peninsula in northwest France
Normandy · Picardy · Alsace · Burgundy · Île-de-France
ProvenceScandinavia
Nordic countries collectively
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- herbs de provenceFrench dried aromatic mixture
- herbes de ProvenceFrench dried seasoning mixture