Franc- Provence. Франция-Прованс.

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HISTORY OF PROVENCE Provence HISTORICAL AREA in the south-east of France, now part of the region PROVENCE-ALPES- Cote d'azur. At the present time on the territory of Provence are DEPARTMENTS of the VAR, Vacuous, Boucher-du- rhone , as well as part of the Top of the Alps of Provence and the Alps-Maritimes. In the east area limited by the ALPS, in the west - Rhone, in the south - the Mediterranean sea. The Capital of the Provence MARSEILLE - one of the most ancient cities of France. It was founded by Greeks from ASIA MINOR still around 600 bc . Today it is the largest port in France and the largest industrial center.

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In ancient times on the territory of present-Provence there were settlements of the phoenicians , greeks , then, in the II century bc . e.here the romans settled. As a result of Provence became one of the most romanized provinces of Gaul. IN the III century here has spread christianity . After the decline of the Roman empire province flooded the invasion of germanic barbarians and the franks. IN the 8TH century was followed by the invasion of the arabs . In 855-863 years there was the kingdom of Provence (king Karl - Provencal), comprising in itself, in addition to the actual Provence, as well a large part of Burgundy. With 1032 on 1246 year Provence was a part of the Holy Roman empire, and then it became part of the French kingdom.

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streets of Provence

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Amphitheatre (Amphithéâtre Romain) Amphitheater - ancient Roman arena, located 200 m northeast of the cathedral.

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The abbey of Saint-Victor

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