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The name of the region comes from [[Latin]] ''provincia'', as this was one of the first and most romanised provinces of the [[Roman Empire]]. |
The name of the region comes from [[Latin]] ''provincia'', as this was one of the first and most romanised provinces of the [[Roman Empire]]. |
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The now-extinct title of [[Counts of Provence|Count of Provence]] belonged to local families of [[Franks|Frank]]ish origin, to the [[House of Barcelona]], to the [[Capet-Anjou|House of Anjou]] and to a cadet branch of the [[Valois Dynasty|House of Valois]]. |
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From [[1032]] to [[1246]] the county was part of the [[Holy Roman Empire]], and a [[fief]] of the [[France|French]] Crown from 1246. |
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It was definitely incorporated into the French royal domain in [[1481]]. |
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It is now part of the administrative ''[[list of regions in France|région]]'' of [[Provence-Alpes-Cote-d'Azur]]. |
It is now part of the administrative ''[[list of regions in France|région]]'' of [[Provence-Alpes-Cote-d'Azur]]. |
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''Provençal'' is the [[adjective]] used to describe things originating from this region, as well as being the name of the local [[Romance language]]. [[Provençal]] is a dialect of [[Occitan language|Occitan]], and is not mutually intelligible with either [[French language|Parisian French]] or [[Italian language|standard Italian]]. Instead, it is part of the Romance languages' [[dialect continuum]] that stretches from Italy to [[Portugal]]. |
''Provençal'' is the [[adjective]] used to describe things originating from this region, as well as being the name of the local [[Romance language]]. [[Provençal]] is a dialect of [[Occitan language|Occitan]], and is not mutually intelligible with either [[French language|Parisian French]] or [[Italian language|standard Italian]]. Instead, it is part of the Romance languages' [[dialect continuum]] that stretches from Italy to [[Portugal]]. |
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See also: [[Herbes de Provence]] |
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Revision as of 06:07, 25 May 2004
Provence is a former province and is now a region of southeastern France, located on the Mediterranean Sea adjacent to France's border with Italy.
History
The name of the region comes from Latin provincia, as this was one of the first and most romanised provinces of the Roman Empire.
The now-extinct title of Count of Provence belonged to local families of Frankish origin, to the House of Barcelona, to the House of Anjou and to a cadet branch of the House of Valois.
From 1032 to 1246 the county was part of the Holy Roman Empire, and a fief of the French Crown from 1246.
It was definitely incorporated into the French royal domain in 1481.
It is now part of the administrative région of Provence-Alpes-Cote-d'Azur.
Geography
Provence is bounded by the Alps to the east and the Rhône River to the west, with the Mediterranean Sea providing its southern border. It has an unusually varied physical aspect, with landscapes ranging from fertile plains in the Rhône valley, to mountains in the east (notably Mont Ventoux, the Luberon and the Alpilles) and marshlands in the south (the Camargue).
The Principality of Monaco is nestled between Nice and Italy. Marseille and Avignon are other cities of note in Provence.
Culture
Provence is noted for its cuisine, some of its wines, and its perfumes. The major perfume-making region of Grasse is located near Nice.
Much rosé wine is produced under the Côtes de Provence appellation, using some of the typical grapes of southern France, Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, and Cinsault. It is often at its best young.
Provençal is the adjective used to describe things originating from this region, as well as being the name of the local Romance language. Provençal is a dialect of Occitan, and is not mutually intelligible with either Parisian French or standard Italian. Instead, it is part of the Romance languages' dialect continuum that stretches from Italy to Portugal.
See also: Herbes de Provence