Hanjin Tourism Launches 'Direct Charter Flight to South France' Travel Package with Rich Lavender Scent

South of France Recommended by Corinne Poulquier, Director of the French Tourism Office

Hanjin Travel & Tours (CEO An Gyo-yook) has launched a direct charter flight package to Southern France in spring 2023, accompanied by the rich scent of lavender. This product offers a direct charter flight from Incheon to Marseille via Korean Air, with only three departures scheduled on June 2, 9, and 16.

Notably, this package is curated with various themes featuring beautiful small towns in Southern France, which are especially cherished and loved by Corinne Pulquier, the head of the French Tourism Office. The main travel cities include Marseille, Nice, Aix-en-Provence, Arles, Pont du Gard, Avignon, Roussillon, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, ?ze, and Gordes.

Southern France is a city beloved by renowned painters such as Paul C?zanne, Henri Matisse, and Vincent van Gogh, as well as distinguished writers like Marcel Pagnol, Alphonse Daudet, and Peter Mayle. Travelers can visit Arles, the backdrop of Van Gogh’s famous painting “Caf? Terrace at Night,” and the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole monastery where he received treatment. The C?zanne Atelier in Aix-en-Provence, where traces of Paul C?zanne’s final days remain, the Nice Chagall Museum showcasing the color magician Marc Chagall’s paintings, mosaics, and stained glass works, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, the village where Chagall rests, offer an artistic journey tracing the footsteps of world-renowned masters in Southern France.

The typical Provencal villages with their unique atmosphere were mostly established on high hills to avoid religious wars or invasions by external forces long ago, allowing visitors to overlook vineyards and stunning surrounding landscapes from the villages.

Among them, the cliff village Gordes with its magnificent viewpoints, the limestone village Roussillon where visitors can explore the “Quarries of Light,” the original of Jeju’s “Bunker of Light,” the beautiful pottery village Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, and the mysterious ochre village Roussillon have been selected as “the most beautiful villages in France.” ?ze, where you can overlook the Mediterranean landscape from a cactus garden, is also a must-visit popular destination.

Southern France also offers historical heritage and rich cultural assets. Representative examples include the ancient theater and amphitheater in Arles built at the end of the 1st century BC, the Glanum ruins in Saint-R?my-de-Provence, an ancient village established around the 6th century BC and discovered in 1921 with restoration work ongoing for over a century, and the Avignon Papal Palace, the largest Gothic architectural structure in Europe where nine popes resided over approximately 700 years. Additionally, Pont du Gard, known as the best-preserved Roman aqueduct, showcases the excellent construction skills of ancient Roman architects, and the walled town of Carcassonne, a filming location for the movie Robin Hood, impresses visitors with the grandeur of its medieval fortress. All of these sites are registered as UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Marseille, France’s largest port city boasting 2,600 years of history, was selected as the European Capital of Culture in 2013 and the European Capital of Sport in 2017, reflecting its diverse and rich tourism heritage. Major attractions include the lively “Old Port,” where a fish market is held every morning, the dazzling “Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations” built as part of the European Capital of Culture project, the massive “Fort Saint-Jean” located at the boundary of land and sea, and the “Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica,” which offers a 360-degree view of the Mediterranean Sea and Marseille’s landscape.

Nice is a world-renowned resort and tourist destination where diversity coexists, boasting a mild climate, sunshine, beaches, and various landscapes throughout the year with vibrant colors. As a representative city of history, culture, art, festivals, nature, and gastronomy, Nice is like a palette with infinite charm where various attractions coexist.

Monaco, located 30 minutes from Nice, is famous for hosting the world-renowned Formula 1 Grand Prix, making it a dream travel destination for car enthusiasts. It is lined with luxurious yachts and high-end hotels, and attractions such as the Prince’s Palace of Monaco, Larvotto Beach, and casinos are must-see travel spots.

Gastronomy is also an essential part of Southern France. Representative dishes include Aioli, a Mediterranean sauce made with garlic and olive oil; Olive Tapenade, a great appetizer served with bread or biscuits; Ratatouille, a traditional home-cooked vegetable dish embodying the freshness of Provence; Pissaladi?re, a traditional Southern French pizza; and Bouillabaisse, a Mediterranean stew made with fish, seafood, and vegetables.

Detailed information about the Hanjin Travel & Tours Southern France direct charter flight package, which includes travel products featuring various themes recommended by Corinne Pulquier, head of the French Tourism Office, can be found on the Hanjin Travel & Tours website or reservation center. Additionally, more information about traveling to France is available on the French Tourism Office website.

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