Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur

On this page: Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur — Parents: Europa › Frankreich — Photography, Technology & Science at the Tenckhoff Photo Archive.

Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (PACA) is a region in southeastern France, stretching from the Alps to the Mediterranean coast. It includes renowned landscapes such as Provence, with lavender fields and historic cities (Avignon, Aix-en-Provence); the Alps, with ski resorts; and the Côte d’Azur, with famous coastal towns like Nice, Cannes, Antibes, and Saint-Tropez. Its capital is Marseille, one of France’s oldest cities. The region is celebrated for its Mediterranean culture, cuisine, artistic heritage, and distinctive lifestyle.

Avignon Photo Becomes Book Cover

Learn how a stunning photo of Avignon became the cover for Paul Schaffrath’s crime novel 'The Saber of Roussillon'. A blend of photography and storytelling.

Avignon - Night and Day

At blue hour, the magnificent reflections of the Papal Palace of Avignon and the Pont Saint-Bénézet bridge appear in the Rhône.