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With several public holidays in May, booking your accommodations and tickets for cultural attractions in advance is recommended.
Building on the festive spirit, one of Camargue's three annual pilgrimages occurs with a mass at Sainte-Marie-de-la-Mer on Saturday, May 24. On the following day, Sunday, May 25, a second mass takes place. The Saturday procession carries Sara, patron saint of gypsies and travellers, to the seaside, symbolizing the arrival of Saint Mary Jacobe and Saint Mary Salome in Provence.
Art lovers will find inspiration at Carrières de Lumières in Les Baux-de-Provence, where the old quarry becomes a walk-through art show featuring Picasso: Art in Motion and Frida Kahlo: At the Very Heart. Tips for visiting this unique place are in Keith van Sickle’s Insider’s Guide to Provence.
La Maison Fragonard, the famous perfume company in Grasse, celebrates its 100th birthday this year. Showing a way of life that goes beyond perfume, the company opened its Musée de la Mode et du Costume in Arles in 2025. If you like both fashion and buildings, make sure to visit this museum.
The Mediterranean climate and relaxed lifestyle form the heart of Provence's appeal. Abby Elise captures this sentiment in her heartfelt account of discovering bliss in the region: “I arrived in the South of France with my paints, my determination, and the quiet hope of creating a life rooted in beauty, creativity, and emotional renewal.”
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Enjoy the weekend!
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