Provence

American  

[praw-vahns, pruh-vahns] / prɔˈvɑ̃s, prəˈvɑns /

noun

1. a region in SE France, bordering on the Mediterranean: formerly a province; famous for medieval poetry and courtly traditions.

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Provence British  

/ prɔvɑ̃s /

noun

1. a former province of SE France, on the Mediterranean, and the River Rhône: forms part of the administrative region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Example Sentences

Greeting guests is a photo of Château de La Colle Noire, Monsieur Dior’s Provence estate while large windows and a large terrace allow for guests to soak up the California sun while overlooking the city.

From Los Angeles Times

She then stayed for the weekend and got dinner with the donor, local cardiologist Sinan Gursoy, at the French restaurant Bleu Provence, according to records and an interview with the Naples mayor.

From Salon

In a wide-ranging interview, the 33 year-old, who plays for Provence in the French second division, said:

From BBC

The Pennsylvania Republican asked Heinrich for her hand in marriage in a lavender field in Provence, France, according to People.

From Los Angeles Times

Marseille Provence airport has been closed for the rest of Tuesday.

From BBC