BootsnAll: 7 Secrets About the South of France (PHOTOS)

Sure, there is the James Bond-worthy casinos at Monte Carlo, the mega-yachts of St. Tropez and the star-studded Cannes Film Festival. But if you think that's all there is, you're missing out on an astonishing array of simple, affordable experiences that make even the locals sigh with pleasure.

For example, in the back country off the coast you can attend the Jasmine Festival held every August 3 in Grasse, the perfume capital of the world, or water jousting tournaments in S?te; have a riverside picnic in the shadow of the ancient Pont du Gard, a testament to Roman ingenuity; participate in the F?te de Vendanges in Ouveillan, with its traditional music and parades; or go for a drive through the hauntingly beautiful Camargues National Park.

And natural beauty abounds, with the famous surreal sunflower and luscious lavender fields in Provence that are a must-see in the summer months.

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Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bootsnall/7-secrets-about-the-south_b_1289507.html

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