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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A new production of ‘Die Frau Ohne Schatten,’ conducted by Klaus Mäkelä, proved a highlight of this year’s festival in Provence, France, in contrast to its incoherent stagings of two Mozart works.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

In 2014, they then held their wedding on the 1,200 acre property, which is located in Provence.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 6, 2026

Former Scarlets, Northampton Saints and Ospreys player North has spent the past two seasons playing for French second-tier side Provence.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Outdoor classical piano concerts at La Roque d’Anthéron in Provence offer tickets ranging from €40 to €65.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

He split his time between his apartments in London and New York, farmhouse in Provence, seaside home in Malta, and fifteen-thousand-acre estate in the Scottish Highlands.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

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