Watch Discovering Provence The People of Provence

The Provencal people share their unique and gregarious customs, traditions and legends, forged by centuries of history, superstition, mystery and religion. The Provencals demonstrate a great diversity and joie de vivre centred on friendship, fun, good wine and fine food. See colourful displays of the region's unique festivals, of myth and monsters, of religious art and sporting contests. Christmas celebrations include the creation of clay santons, models of time-honoured characters used in exclusive nativity scenes. A vibrant production of the Pastorale each year helps keep the Provencal language alive. Identity of the Provencal people Sporting traditions of petanque and les joutes Knights of the Order of Medusa Knights of the Order of garlic Christmas in Provence, the Provencal creche and santons The Pastorale performed in the Provencal language Traditional shepherds and the transhumance Ex-votos as thanks offerings in Provencal churches Carnival of the Tarasque monster Tartarin of Tarascon.