You can download newer versions of these browsers here for IE and here for Netscape . The air of Provence is perfumed with endless intoxicating scents. Fragrant lavender covers the hillsides in swaths of pale purple.
Piquant grapes grow on rows of orderly vines.
And sublimely earthy truffles cascade out of their baskets at weekly outdoor markets. These are some of the magical elements that highlight Proven al cuisine, noted for richly complex dishes sharing a menu with a simple but perfectly composed plate of figs. On our newest sojourn in this captivating region, some of the region's most famous chefs take you under their wing and reveal how to transform Provence's abundance into culinary treasures. In between cooking classes, bask in the warmth of the Proven al sun as we stroll the lush countryside in the shadow of Mont Ventoux. We meet in Avignon and shuttle to Crillon le Brave, where our hotel perches at the summit of a charming village.