Ahh, Provence... that magical place in the south of France. It fills our minds with images of lazy, sunny days sitting in the central square of a quaint village, just drinking in the ambience.

While that's all very pleasant, you can add an extra layer of enjoyment to your Proven al experience by discovering the stories and histories that shaped this area and its people.

Here are just a few of the tales that you'll discover:

- Why do those noisy cicadas sing so loudly?

- How did Martha deal with the dreadful local dragon?

- What did Nostradamus predict in Provence?

- In the Proven al Christmas story, why is Bethlehem in France?

- How did Buffalo Bill have a lasting effect on the region?

And much more...