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Whether you need to know local public holidays or highlights through the seasons, we hope you will find the facts gathered below useful tools for your travel planning. Please feel free to contact us if we can assist you further.

General information

One of Europe’s most storied and sought-after destinations, Provence is a region in southeast France that stretches along 300 kilometres (186 miles) of the Mediterranean coast, reaching up to the mountains of the Alps. Long favoured by artists and writers for its golden sunshine and luminous natural beauty, the landscape presents enchanting broom-covered hills topped with picturesque villages, fields of lavender and mimosa, groves of olive trees and vineyards that stretch forever. Four Seasons presents Provence at its most picturesque, in a world brimming with wineries, flower markets, olive festivals and antique shops.

While nestled within Provence, Four Seasons also offers easy access to the glamorous Côte d’Azur. It’s just 30 minutes to the beaches of Saint-Tropez and the film festivals of Cannes, and just 45 minutes to the urban sophistication of Nice. It’s also within a comfortable day trip of Aix-en-Provence, the Luberon, the Gorges du Verdon and the Isola 2000 ski resort. This astonishingly convenient location places a diverse realm of experiences at the doorstep of Four Seasons Resort Provence.

Time zone

GMT +1 hour

Language(s) spoken

French and some English

Electrical system

Local voltage is 220 to 240 volts AC. Adapters available; please request through the Concierge.

Shopping hours

Monday to Saturday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

Working hours

Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Time and distance to city centre

Fayence: 10 minutes/5 kilometres/3 miles
Cannes: 30 minutes/40 kilometres/25 miles

Time and distance to shopping

Cannes: 30 minutes/40 kilometres/25 miles

Local shopping in nearby villages: 10 minutes/5 kilometres/3 miles

View in–depth travel advice from Frommers.com

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Seasonal highlights

January to February

From mid-January to late February, the Mimosa Road winds through the hills of Provence, which are aglow with the delicately fragrant yellow blooms.

February

Nice Carnival dates back to 1294, and takes place over two weeks in February, prior to Lent. Festivities include colourful flower parades, lively carnival processions, prestigious soirées, rock and techno concerts, and firework displays.

May

Of all the Grand Prix Formula 1 venues, Monte Carlo is considered the most glamorous. The Monaco Formula Grand Prix in late May has been one of the most popular sports events since its inception in 1929, with its racecourse of hairpin turns and steep hills, and non-stop partying.

July

The International Jazz Festival at Juan-les-Pins has been welcoming international artists such as Louis Armstrong, Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald and Count Basie since 1960. Each year, virtuosos around the world descend on Juan-les-Pins for ten days in mid July, for this great European jazz celebration.

November-March

The Truffle Season - considered the jewel of French gastronomy, truffles reach full maturity from January to early March. From November to March, restaurants along the “Truffle Road” prepare them in an extensive assortment of ways.

December

The annual International Christmas STAR Regatta takes place in December. Organised by the Water Club of Nice, it is considered the most prestigious sailing regatta in France, with up to 40 European and American teams competing in the city’s Baie des Anges.