Near to the Provence region's capital of Marseilles, Bouche-du-Rhone offers a range of classic French scenery and outdoor activities.
Whether you want some adventure, or just a good chance to relax in sunshine - Bouche-du-Rhone boasts 300 sunny days a year - the area is sure to delight you.
Golfers will be in their element as the region has a wide range of greens to go for a game.
You might also take a trip along the famously beautiful Rhone in a boat, or even explore the place on foot.
Coastal, harbour and port towns are a key feature of Bouche-du-Rhone.
Whether walking or driving, the landscape is a charm for visitors.
With almost 300km of coast stretching from La Ciotat to the coastal town of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, there is much to see.
Some highlights for displays of natural rocky and seaside beauty could include Cassis, the port town with the rocky Route des Cretes among its treasures.
Or perhaps you will take an easterly route through Marseilles and Ain-en-Provence for hills and valleys.
Wildlife abounds in the flat marshlands of Camargue, while ancient civilisation has left its mark in the city of Arles, to the north of this area.
The Roman monuments that remain there include an amphitheatre and a necropolis.
Arles is also known for its connections to Vincent Van Gogh.
Picturesque villages can be found in Les-Baux-de-Provence and the Salon-de-Provence, for those wishing to experience some traditional French scenery.
You might visit one of the numerous vineyards throughout Bouche-du-Rhone to try tasting some of the region's wines as well.
Some other places in the region to explore include Pont Royal, St Remy de Provence and Les Alpilles, with olive groves and limestone peaks.
Despite its abundant natural beauty, Bouche-du-Rhone is not difficult to reach.
A high-speed TGV train can take you there from Paris in just three hours, while the area is also well-served by other methods of transport, including by sea and air.
Whether you want some adventure, or just a good chance to relax in sunshine - Bouche-du-Rhone boasts 300 sunny days a year - the area is sure to delight you.
Golfers will be in their element as the region has a wide range of greens to go for a game.
You might also take a trip along the famously beautiful Rhone in a boat, or even explore the place on foot.
Coastal, harbour and port towns are a key feature of Bouche-du-Rhone.
Whether walking or driving, the landscape is a charm for visitors.
With almost 300km of coast stretching from La Ciotat to the coastal town of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, there is much to see.
Some highlights for displays of natural rocky and seaside beauty could include Cassis, the port town with the rocky Route des Cretes among its treasures.
Or perhaps you will take an easterly route through Marseilles and Ain-en-Provence for hills and valleys.
Wildlife abounds in the flat marshlands of Camargue, while ancient civilisation has left its mark in the city of Arles, to the north of this area.
The Roman monuments that remain there include an amphitheatre and a necropolis.
Arles is also known for its connections to Vincent Van Gogh.
Picturesque villages can be found in Les-Baux-de-Provence and the Salon-de-Provence, for those wishing to experience some traditional French scenery.
You might visit one of the numerous vineyards throughout Bouche-du-Rhone to try tasting some of the region's wines as well.
Some other places in the region to explore include Pont Royal, St Remy de Provence and Les Alpilles, with olive groves and limestone peaks.
Despite its abundant natural beauty, Bouche-du-Rhone is not difficult to reach.
A high-speed TGV train can take you there from Paris in just three hours, while the area is also well-served by other methods of transport, including by sea and air.