Provence

American

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

noun

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

Provence British

/ prɔvɑ̃s /

noun

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

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At the Festival d’Avignon in Provence, tickets range from €10 to €40 per theater production.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

Meanwhile, Clooney’s buddy Brad Pitt and Pitt’s ex, Angelina Jolie, have been battling in court for years over the 2021 sale of her half of their Provence wine estate, Chateau Miraval, which actually produces wine.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2025

Her schedule listed a 30-minute walk-through at the pier with the mayor, followed by a nail salon appointment and dinner at Bleu Provence, which serves wagyu short ribs and seared foie gras.

From Salon • Sep. 28, 2025

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

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2025

I mean the heart pleasure you get from looking at speckled leaves or the palimpsested bark of plane trees in Provence.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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