THE BEAUTIFUL LIFE OF THE FRENCH VILLAGES - HIDDEN ART VILLAGE YOU HAVE TO SEE !

📌 Location : South of France
Date recorded: 2024
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THE BEAUTIFUL LIFE OF THE FRENCH VILLAGES - HIDDEN ART VILLAGE YOU HAVE TO SEE !

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Discover the authentic charm of France in the 10 most beautiful villages, where history, culture and landscapes will charm your heart and mind.

Bougainvillea , (that magenta plant) is a climbing plant native to South America, known for its brightly colored flowers, which are actually not flowers, but bracts — modified leaves in shades of pink, purple, red, orange or white. The plant loves the sun, warm climate and well-drained soils. It is often found in the south of France, Greece, Italy or Spain, where it adorns the walls of old houses and Mediterranean terraces. Drought-resistant and very decorative, bougainvillea symbolizes the joy of living and spontaneous beauty.

📍 Villages in the South of France: a story between stone, flowers and wine
In the South of France — in Provence, Languedoc, Côte d'Azur or Occitanie — the villages seem to have come straight out of a painting. The yellow or pink stone houses have reddish tiled roofs, the narrow streets are paved with cubic stone, and the windows have blue or green shutters. Bougainvillea, with shades of pink, purple and bright red, climbs generously over everything. Next to them, you can see oleanders, lavender, olive trees and cypresses.

In the small squares, old people play pétanque in the shade of plane trees, and tourists stop on the terraces to enjoy a pastis or a glass of cold rosé wine. The atmosphere is relaxed, with a Mediterranean air, and the smell of fresh bread, tapenade and Marseille soap floats in the air.

🌿 Local life
The villages of the south of France maintain a slow, almost ritualistic rhythm:

In the morning, people go to the local market to buy vegetables, artisanal cheeses, lavender honey and wines from small producers.

At noon, everything closes for the “pause méridienne” — that sacred siesta when shops, town hall and even the post office close their shutters.

In the evening, life returns to the little squares and terraces, with open-air dinners and local music, theatre and wine festivals.

The people are friendly, warm, but have a deep respect for traditions and the tranquility of the place. Many villages have been rehabilitated, attracting artists, writers and foreigners who have bought old stone houses and stayed there permanently.

📈 Economy of the villages in the south of France
The economy of these villages is mainly agricultural and touristic:

Viticulture is one of the main activities — the south of France is home to some famous wines: Côtes du Rhône, Bandol, Languedoc, Cassis, and of course, the rosé wines of Provence.

Pottery, artisanal soaps, Provençal textiles (the famous colorful cloths) and beekeeping products are constant sources of income.

Tourism plays a crucial role: hundreds of thousands of visitors come annually to villages like Gordes, Roussillon, Èze, Saint-Paul-de-Vence or Les Baux-de-Provence. Gîtes (rural holiday homes) tourism is very popular, as are local festivals.

Gastronomy is an economic branch in its own right: Michelin-starred restaurants, wineries with tastings, farmers' markets and antique fairs constantly attract visitors.

Services for wealthy expats and retirees from northern Europe and the UK who settle here also contribute to the local economy.

🏡 Examples of gorgeous villages:
Gordes — perched on a hill, with views of lavender fields.

Roussillon — famous for the ochre hues of the cliffs and buildings.

Saint-Paul-de-Vence — an old artists’ bastion, with art galleries and boutique hotels.

Èze — a medieval village on the Côte d’Azur, with views of the Mediterranean Sea.

If you want, I can make you a list of 10 villages to visit in the south of France or even a little imaginary itinerary with a travel story through the bougainvillea villages. Would you like it? 🌸🍷


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