Provence, history of the olive tree
The wild olive tree first appeared on earth in prehistoric times, as fossilized olive leaves dated 37,000 years ago have been found in Crete. The cultivation of the olive tree woul
The Provencal mountains
Apart from the plain of the Durance, a few valleys and plateaus, Provence is a country of mountains: Mont Ventoux, Monts de Vaucluse, Alpilles, Luberon, Montagne de Lure, Montagne
Lavender and herbs from Provence
Lavender and herbs from Provence, just like the olive tree or the vines, are often symbols of Provence.