Touched by the culture of Catalonia in the west and Italy in the east, it's not hard to see why the South of France is such a popular spot for camping holidays. The golden beaches are idyllic for long, hot summers, the chic resorts are wonderful for shopping and people-watching, and the ambiance is both sophisticated and relaxed.Here you’ll experience flavoursome Provençal cooking with its generous amounts of garlic and olive oil, fine quality preserved meats and rich pastries, and an abundance of seafood balanced by iconic vegetable dishes such as ratatouille.The Romans and Greeks appreciated the bountiful pleasures of this region, and inland from the quaint fishing villages you’ll find their ruins and monuments, along with romantic medieval castles.