Provence!!
By Lynnae Betts
Provence
Some interesting things in Provence
Pont Du Gard
Ponte Du Gard was a huge aqueduct built by Romans in the first century. It was part of a canal system that carried 44 million gallons of water per day from to Uzes to Nimes. The Pont Du Gard stands 50 meters high and has three teirs of arches. In the 4th century, due to lack of maintenance and mineral deposits building up in it, the Pont Du Gard stopped working. Then, it was used as a toll bridge. Today it is second to the Colleseum as a historical site of Ancient Rome. It is one of the most visited sites in France. http://www.pontdugard.fr/fr/le-pont-du-gard-un-ouvrage-antique http://www.france-travel-guide.net/Pont-du-Gard.html
Aix-en-Provence Carnaval
Aix en Provence is located about 45 minutes from Marseille. it is the home of the famous carnival of Aix. It is held in the month of April to celebrate the coming of warmer weather. Themes vary each year. Last year's theme was Fabrique de RĂªve or The Dream factory. Many people dress up in costumes and make floats for the huge parade every year. There are many exciting musicians and entertainers at the carnaval. It is fun for the entire family. http://www.aixenprovencetourism.com/aix-news-carnaval.htm
Lavender Fields
Provence is famous for its Lavender fields. This is another beautiful tourist attraction of Provence.The lavender in the Luberon blooms from the last week of June to the beginning of August when it is harvested. Lavender fields are very common all over Provence.Besides admiring the fields of blue and purple lavender, you can also visit lavender farms and distilleries, attend lavender festivals at Sault and Valreas, and buy lavender products like oil, essences, perfumes, soap, etc. In Coustellet there is even a Lavender Museum exploring the history of the cultivation of lavender in Provence. Lavender is also used commonly for insect bites, burns and even repeling insects. The fields are a wonderful site to see and smell in Provence. http://www.theluberon.com/activities/lavender-provence