People and Cafe Life

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The cafe culture is ingrained in life in Provence.  Cafes are the perfect place to stop, refresh, and people-watch.  The cafes are a great place just to spend time and drink in the life and culture of Provence.

Cafe Life in Lourmarin

Note the half liter of rose wine on the table along with a carafe of water and a bowl of nibbles.  You have the sunlight and everything that you need to enjoy the open air cafe in Lourmarin.  This is the essence of Provence.

A Massive Plantane Tree Shades a Café

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The trunk of a large plantane tree is visible in the foreground shading the pubs in the background.  This is a street scene in Aix-en-Provence and ironically the green cafe in the background is called "The Irish Pub".

Cafe de la Fontaine

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The Cafe de la Fontaine is a nice little cafe in Mausanne les Alpilles near St. Remy-de-Provence.  The cafe is across the street, however the marquee tents are in the village square near the church.  It is a wonderful day to spend a sunny afternoon -- sipping drinks and watching the world go by.

Leafy Outdoor Cafe

A very large outdoor cafe sits in a leafy shaded place. It is the same location that the market is held weekly.

Upscale Cafe

The cafe is about as upscale as they come. Check out the furniture and decor.

Cafe Row

A row of cafes and restaurants dots a village street near a garage. The menu includes plates of the day, costing 9 Euros. One of the menu choices is rabbit.

At The Cafe

A pleasant interlude during the day is drinks at the cafe.

Corner Cafe

What I love about Provence is that you will find the ubiquitous cafe tucked into any corner of the picturesque villages.

An outdoor cafe opens and prepares for lunch as tourists stroll by in a hill-top village.