The 38 coolest places in Provence — the expert’s très chic guide

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’ve been going to the south of France for more than 20 years now, and in that time I’ve gathered together all the places, people and things I wished I’d known about before I arrived.

1. Hire an old open-top Citroën Méhari

They look hilarious but are also weirdly cool. Sure, they won’t get you very far but that’s not the point. Throw a couple of dogs in the back and you’ll be the envy of every tourist in town. Hire from Yes Provence, the most universal car hire company in Provence. 914 CD 29 Route de Cavaillon, Saint Andiol; yesprovence.com

2. Buy strawberries in Aix