Tourists in the Square

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One of the big elements of Provence is tourism.  French people from the north come to enjoy the weather, and people from all over the world come to enjoy the charm and ambiance of Provence.  Here tourists stroll among the heritage buildings, shops and cafes of Rousillon.

Tour Boat on the Rhone River

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Everyone has heard of the Cote du Rhone villages and wine.  The Rhone is a might river that flows through the heart of Provence.  Here, a tour boat is seen at its moorings in Arles on the banks of the Rhone.

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

Tourists

Many of the old Provence villages have had new life breathed into them by the tourist trade. Of course, there are those who say that tourism is ruining everything.