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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.