provence is so rich in all sorts of wonderful foods that it would be nonsense to ascribe a single bread to this region. If you isit Provence you are likely to find a range of pains de provence either fashioned roughly into small loaves or made into slender baguettes. Along with the herbs of provence - savory,thyme and basil - the dough is made with lavender flowers and fennel. It has a heady flavor and is superb with cheese or to accompany a soup.