PROVENCE ALPS

French Alpes De Provence, western spurs of the Maritime Alps (q.v.) in southeastern France, lying between the Dauphin Alps (north), the Lower Rhne River (west), and the Mediterranean Sea (south). The coastal massifs of Maures and Estrel are considered part of the range. The mountains are dissected by valleys of the Durance, Var, Argens, and Verdon rivers. The Gorges du Verdon (Grand Canyon of the Verdon) near the resort of Castellane is a popular scenic attraction. The hills surrounding the perfume-making town of Grasse are covered with lavender.