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Though May is not traditionally the peak travel season in France, the month is dotted with public holidays, creating opportunities for long weekends. It's wise to reserve accommodations and tickets for cultural sites in advance.
One of three annual pilgrimages in the Camargue unfolds with a mass in Sainte Maries de la Mer on Saturday, May 24. This picturesque event includes a procession carrying Sara, the patron saint of gypsies and travellers, to the seaside, symbolizing Saint Mary Jacobe and Saint Mary Salome's arrival in what is now Provence. On Sunday, a second mass occurs, accompanied by a larger procession that transports a boat to the beach, representing the two Marys' arrival.
At Les Baux de Provence in the Alpilles, the Carrières de Lumières presents a captivating show dedicated to Claude Monet, known as 'The Founder of Impressionism,' alongside Henri Rousseau's avant-garde depictions of Paris during the industrial age.
Though Nîmes sits technically outside Provence, its Roman-era landmarks, such as the Maison Carrée, are well worth visiting. Find out whether the name holds in Gwen's article. Did you know that denim (de-Nimes) has its roots in this city?
A short drive from the coast, Hans and Christine explore the alpine village of Gréolières, tracing 800 years of history along its heritage trail. Alternatively, Deborah embarks on a scenic road trip through the Estérel coastal mountain range, stretching across the Var and Alpes-Maritimes.
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Enjoy the weekend!
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