Provence (pronounced Pro-VAHNS)
is the sunny Southeastern region of France where artists such as
Van Gogh, Picasso, Chagall and others found great creative inspiration.
Today it is still considered an unmatched source of arts and culture,
leisure, learning, quaint village shops, hospitality and cuisine.
Its natural beauty, including vast fields of sunflowers, lavender
and charming gardens and the blue waters of the Riviera, characterize
"the good life", or joie de vivre, in French.
LaPorte County and the Michiana
region, bear many resemblances to the region in the summer tourist
season. In fact, the area has been referred to as Lake Michigan's
Riviera.
Join Us - Celebrate the Good Life
This year’s Provence event
will span six weeks from July 7 through Aug. 21. LaPorte County
and Michiana-area restaurants, bed and breakfasts, galleries, artists,
boutiques and other businesses and organizations are invited to
offer events or offer themed retail features for the public to enjoy.
The Provence festival was introduced in 2004 and drew more than
a thousand area residents as well as tourists from the region.
Businesses and organizations are
encouraged to be part of this growing event. Activities, shows and
exhibits can be offered for both adults and children. They can be
interactive, educational or simply for relaxation and enjoyment.