French Republic is the official name of France. It is a country located in the west of Europe. The International Living magazine ranked 192 countries and France was ranked number one based on criteria such as climate, health care, culture, and environment. France has such a very nice lifestyle that one person would love worldwide.

Provence is in southeastern part of France. French Riviera is located in Provence. Thus, this place is famous for it color, tradition, sun, food, tourist spots, language and food. Australians like me are drawn to Provences lifestyle. The friendly real region highlights towns and cities, which are all jovial, accommodating, historic and warm.

Provence offers a setting meant for people who loves a country setting at its best. Shady and sheltered sidewalk cafes where I can spend time reading a pocketbook or sit for hours chatting with one I know or even someone I have just met. It also offers languid strolls through a network of narrow winding pavement or streets that lead to the heart of the city that hurrying tourists rarely gets to see. I can shop to cozy friendly boutiques wherein you know everyone.

Provence gives me a chance for complete change in the way of life of lifestyle with complete cultural indulgencies. I can immerse myself in the rich history, places to see, the wine and food of Provence.

Provence is in the south of France bordering Italy and Spain with straight flights to UK. Indeed this is a perfect location to base myself as I visit the other countries in Europe.

Most of my Australian friends here in Provence are professionals who chose France as their vacation or retreat houses. These people have the flexibility to stay or take time away, or work abroad or visit their vacation houses. With these factors and the easy way to buy a property in France coupled with the available facilities Australian like me are attracted to France. I remember the film ‘A Good Year’, it gives several properties characteristic of the region which are for sale. Villas, country houses, quant homes, chateaux, apartments and vineyards are some of the many kinds of properties available for sale.

Provence, France has been the choice of many travelers to venture their summer vacation or to have fun. The reason why there are various visitors visiting Provence since it has been surrounded with many striking different types of flora that beautifies the countryside as well as vast arrays of sunshine that seems never end. This is the best and ideal place to witness historical remains such like medieval villages, historic museums, old churches, castles as well as various heritage sites. However, before you explore this area of France it is important for you to call for reservations regarding your accommodation so that everything will be organized. Below are the lists of some best hotels to stay in Provence, France:

• Citea Marseille Prado Perier—this hotel is situated within the residential building nearby the town centre and exactly at the Palais des Congress. Staying here will impress you in their Mediterranean climate as well as its popular old port. The hotel features of about 105 air conditioned room, self-catering apartments which is spread 5 storey, operating spaces for working, relaxing or eating and its amenities include breakfast room, internet connection, and clothes washing facilities.

• Express by Holiday Inn Avignon—this hotel nestled next to the TGV station that provides the best and perfect location to explore Provence. It caters of about 100 comfortable bedrooms which are all equipped with satellite television, coffee making facilities, drinking tea and more.

• Grand Hotel Residhotel Provence—exactly located in Provence, particularly in serene town of Vedene, nearby Avignon. This great hotel is at the 60 hectare golf course which overlooked the Mont Ventoux, within the green scenery, and it offers great standard of comfort and luxury. The facilities available in here includes kitchenette, TV, lounge area, minibar and internet connection.

• Best Western Marseille Bonneveine Prado—this is an ideal hotel to explore the fascinating beauty of Marseille. Situated at the core of the residential and business district of Bonneveine, it provides captivating views over the bay of both Marseille and Notre Dame de la Garde in the walking distance of the Prado beach. All the rooms of the hotel are fully air conditioned which has as well direct dial phone lines, TV and internet connections.

• Stars Marseille Hotel Provence—this is ideal for those who were looking for comfort and ideal accommodation for family. This is a contemporary design of hotel which is located on the outer edge within one of the most popular country. It has about 45 well-equipped rooms all has air conditioning, satellite television Canal, WiFi in the lobby, as well as multilingual staff which serves you in 24 hours a day.