Saturday, December 5, 2009

Regions of France: Provence

An area in SE France which includes the coast of the Mediterranean Sea and the hills and mountains away from the coast. It is known for producing wine, fruit, olive oil and lavender. Its beaches, beautiful countryside, and warm weather make it a popular place for tourists to visit. Its main towns are Nice and Marseilles.

Provençal means cooked with oil, garlic, herbs, and tomatoes.
vegetables in a Provençal sauce
chicken Provençal
Provencal is an alternative name for the Italian wine grape Dolcetto.

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